Field Engineer

About the Company

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About Mission Critical Integrated Solution (MCIS)

Constructing mission critical facilities demands a specialized strategy. At Hensel Phelps, our seasoned team members grasp the intricacies essential for every stage of mission critical development. From small-scale operations to expansive facilities, Hensel Phelps partners with leading enterprises nationwide. Our integrated methodology unites multidisciplinary teams to emphasize not only operational efficiency but also addresses crucial factors intrinsic to mission critical projects, including redundancy, scalability, and energy efficiency. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure seamless integration of cutting-edge technology while prioritizing security and regulatory compliance.

Multiple locations may be listed, but this position is not hybrid or remote—it is a full-time, on-site role at one designated location.

About the Role

The Field Engineer (FE) works directly for the Superintendent and is expected to exercise judgment and discretion in making recommendations, implementing policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of matters in the field. The position is normally, but not necessarily, preparatory to becoming an Office Engineer or Project Engineer. The primary purpose of the position is to proactively aid the Superintendent in front-line field management. In addition, the position requires a considerable amount of work, responsibility, persistence, problem-solving ability, and a good attitude, because the FE is responsible for the majority of the layout on a project, supervision of trade workers and subcontractor employees, as well as lift drawings, safety, and quality control responsibilities. Although the majority of a Field Engineer's time will be spent in the field, there are some duties which will require work in the field office. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Project layout (surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents
• Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy of construction, including all embedded items, before placement of concrete
• Perform production trend analysis for quantities of work in place and report for the weekly and monthly schedule and cost control reports
• Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives, and coordination of trade partners as delegated by the project superintendent
• May include directing a small workforce to gain supervisory experience
• Coordinate material deliveries by checking material requirements in advance and comparing with the delivery status
• Inspect materials delivered to the job for quantity, quality, and condition, and report on missing and/or damaged items
• Assist foremen and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications
• Oversight of trade partners, as assigned, and direction of workforces (e.g., a labor crew) of employees or trade partner employees to gain supervisory experience
• Participate in jobsite safety meetings, weekly safety audits, etc.
• Collaborate with the VDC team on VDC scope of work, execution plan, and deliverables related to field operations
• Review and navigate within the current 3D model viewing and scheduling software

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in Civil, Structural, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
• 1 year of experience and/or a combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in computer software: Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel-based templates), ProjectSight, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Past internships in the construction industry are preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

• Walking - Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer
• Frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas
• Regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions; will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand, or crouch
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind

Benefits

• Company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee-paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off beginning upon hire
• Annual bonus plan for salaried positions (project engineers and above), subject to company and employee performance
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance for project engineers and above in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on position location (subject to periodic review and adjustment)

Locations: Buffalo, WV; El Paso, TX; Montgomery, AL