Field Engineer - Civil / Structural Construction

About the role

CEIS is seeking a Field Engineer to support civil and structural construction activities on a large-scale, highly regulated project. Reporting to the Project Manager or designated project leadership, the Field Engineer will provide technical support to construction management, field crews, and subcontractors to ensure work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, engineering specifications, applicable codes, quality requirements, and project schedules. CEIS | Government is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. Learn more about us at https://www.ceis.com/government

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily with construction crews, superintendents, and subcontractors to review production schedules, construction priorities, resource availability, and field progress.
• Review engineering drawings, shop drawings, rebar details, specifications, and material requirements to ensure construction activities comply with approved design documents.
• Provide technical support for reinforced concrete construction, including rebar installation, foundations, underground structures, and concrete placement.
• Support quality control activities and inspections to verify compliance with applicable ACI codes, NQA-1 requirements, project specifications, and approved procedures.
• Develop and support construction work packages, field execution plans, and project scheduling activities.
• Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs) to resolve drawing discrepancies, field conditions, and technical questions.
• Identify potential construction risks involving materials, equipment, methods, quality, productivity, or schedule and coordinate timely resolution.
• Assist with field layout planning and verification of existing utilities and underground infrastructure before construction begins.
• Coordinate required permits, inspections, certifications, and construction documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure work methods, schedules, and construction quality meet project requirements.
• Track installed quantities, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs using established project cost codes.
• Coordinate with project controls and accounting personnel to support accurate cost reporting and financial tracking.
• Maintain construction records, inspection documentation, quality records, and project closeout requirements.
• Support final inspections, punch-list resolution, and project turnover activities.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant field experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Field Engineer, Project Coordinator, or in a comparable construction engineering position.
• Experience with rebar installation and concrete placement quality control in accordance with ACI requirements.
• Experience with NQA-1 concrete structural construction, including foundations and underground concrete work.
• Working knowledge of civil construction methods, reinforced concrete, construction equipment, rebar drawings, material specifications, and applicable construction codes.