Field Engineer

About Us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management, and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn, and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating, fueled by relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices, and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we challenge the construction industry’s assumptions about safety and believe no level of harm should come to anyone because of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

About the Role

The Field Engineer supports the successful execution of infrastructure construction projects by providing technical expertise, field coordination, and quality assurance. This role ensures that project activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating daily construction activities in alignment with project goals.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure proper implementation in the field.
• Track progress and prepare daily reports on labor, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and inspectors to resolve field issues.
• Provide layout and surveying assistance for structures, utilities, drainage, and roadways.
• Verify dimensions, elevations, and alignments of construction work.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and field changes.
• Support quality control by monitoring work for compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Promote and enforce company and project safety policies in the field.
• Conduct and document safety observations and inspections.
• Ensure all work meets environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, material tracking, and cost coding for project controls.
• Monitor productivity and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency.
• Support project closeout activities, including as-built drawings and final documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Equivalent field experience may be considered.
• 5–10 years of related construction experience (internships/co-op experience in infrastructure projects a plus).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with construction software (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret plans and perform basic surveying/layout tasks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in the field at active construction sites. Requires regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Exposure to outdoor conditions including heat, cold, and inclement weather.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more