Field Engineer - Amarillo, TX

About the role

The Field Engineer (FE) works directly for the Superintendent, providing front‑line field management support. The FE is responsible for project layout, supervision of trade workers and subcontractor employees, lift drawings, safety, and quality control. While most time is spent in the field, some duties require work in the field office. This is a safety‑sensitive position and often serves as a preparatory step toward Office Engineer or Project Engineer roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents.
• Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy, including all embedded items, before placement.
• Conduct production trend analysis for quantities of work and report for weekly and monthly schedule and cost‑control reports.
• Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives, and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the Superintendent.
• Direct a small workforce to gain supervisory experience.
• Coordinate material deliveries by checking requirements in advance and comparing with delivery status; inspect delivered materials for quantity, quality, and condition, reporting any missing or damaged items.
• Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Oversee trade partners and direct workforces (e.g., labor crews) to gain supervisory experience.
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings and weekly safety audits.
• Collaborate with the VDC team on scope of work, execution plan, and deliverables related to field operations.
• Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), ProjectSight, Primavera, and Autodesk Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Past internships in the construction industry.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate work; occasional exertion of up to 50 lb, frequent exertion of up to 25 lb, and constant exertion of up to 10 lb.
• Walking, kneeling, sitting, crouching, reaching, stooping, reading, speaking, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and typing as required.
• Occasional climbing of ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights.
• Ability to maintain balance and body equilibrium to prevent falls.
• Visual acuity sufficient for operating a vehicle and reading blueprints.
• Exposure to high and low temperatures, noisy environments, and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Location

Amarillo, Texas