Field Project Engineer

About the role

As a Field Project Engineer, you will provide technical and project coordination support for industrial construction projects, helping ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. This role supports project planning, scheduling, procurement, cost control, document management, and field operations while serving as a key link between project management, field teams, subcontractors, and clients.

About Nooter

With more than a century of experience, NOOTER combines national horsepower with local expertise in process mechanical construction, process electrical construction, material handling systems, structural steel, rigging, fabrication, machine setting, and related industrial construction services. As an employee-owned company, NOOTER is committed to delivering safe, high-quality solutions while investing in the success and growth of our employee-owners. We foster a collaborative culture where leadership, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued and rewarded.

Day in the life

Your day will involve supporting industrial construction projects from the office and the field to help keep work progressing safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will review engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and project documentation while coordinating closely with project managers, field supervision, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Responsibilities include maintaining project records, tracking materials and procurement activities, supporting scheduling and cost control efforts, participating in safety and quality initiatives, and assisting with project reporting and change management. You will help resolve technical questions, communicate project information between stakeholders, and contribute practical solutions to construction and operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project records and documentation
• Track materials and procurement activities
• Support scheduling and cost control efforts
• Participate in safety and quality initiatives
• Assist with project reporting and change management
• Resolve technical questions and communicate project information between stakeholders
• Contribute practical solutions to construction and operational challenges

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, or the ability to obtain certification
• Valid driver’s license
• 1 to 5 years of experience in construction, engineering, or project support roles
• Experience with project scheduling, cost control, budgeting, or forecasting activities
• Familiarity with construction drawings, technical specifications, and field operations
• Experience using Microsoft Office and construction project management or scheduling software
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match and annual non-elective contribution
• Medical coverage with employer contribution toward an HSA
• Company-paid dental coverage and Short-Term Disability
• Vision coverage
• Fitness reimbursement
• Opportunity to build a rewarding career with a successful employee-owned organization