Traveling Field Engineer – Industrial Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Benefits package with HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Voluntary insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Industrial team. Initial assignment is Beaumont, TX, with travel as project needs. This role supports field supervision and aims to grow into a Superintendent role in the future.

You'll collaborate with Weitz and subcontractors, help develop schedules, review equipment, manage site logistics, and ensure cost reporting and quality across the project. Travel required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of field or project engineering experience or related internship.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Industry-related degree or coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the project plan and schedules.
• Recommend design or cost-saving changes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Assist Superintendent with equipment review, planning, and site logistics.
• Support pre-construction meetings with subcontractors before field work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials and present a professional site image.
• Assist in cost reporting, RFI responses, and project scheduling updates.
• Monitor field performance of subs, staff, and costs; communicate delays promptly.

Skills

Read construction documents

Construction methods

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

MS Office

Software learning

Education

Industry-related degree or coursework

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Industrial team. Initial assignment is Beaumont, TX, with travel as project needs. This role supports field supervision and aims to grow into a Superintendent role in the future.

You'll collaborate with Weitz and subcontractors, help develop schedules, review equipment, manage site logistics, and ensure cost reporting and quality across the project. Travel required.