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Field Engineer

Fresno, CA β€’ Not specified β€’ $90,000.00 - $140,000.00

Posted: August 27, 2026

Job Title: Field Engineer – Heavy Civil Construction 🚧
πŸ“ Location: Fresno, California
πŸ’° Salary Range: $95,000 – $140,000 (Based on Experience)
πŸ•’ Employment Type: Full-Time
Important Note – Please Read Before Applying
βœ” Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
βœ” Relevant U.S. heavy civil construction experience required
About the Project
Join one of California’s largest infrastructure projects currently under construction in the Central Valley. This multi-billion-dollar transportation project includes a 32-mile alignment with complex civil scopes such as bridges, viaducts, tunnel work, utility relocations, trench sections, railroad coordination, roadway improvements, and major river crossings.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support field operations, planning, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and technical execution on a large-scale heavy civil project. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
βœ” Review plans, specifications, and develop construction schedules aligned with project milestones
βœ” Coordinate subcontractors for procurement, preconstruction deliverables, and readiness activities
βœ” Assist with bid packages, quote collection, and contract preparation
βœ” Prepare work plans, construction packages, and lead preconstruction coordination meetings
βœ” Update and distribute work schedules while coordinating notifications with internal teams and agencies
βœ” Monitor daily field activities and verify work complies with plans and specifications
βœ” Coordinate with design teams to resolve technical issues and field changes
βœ” Support subcontract administration including RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and performance tracking
βœ” Assist with monthly progress billing, reporting, forecasting, and issue resolution
βœ” Participate in change orders and claims documentation
βœ” Maintain strong working relationships with owners, subcontractors, consultants, and field personnel
βœ” Enforce jobsite safety standards, cleanliness, and productivity expectations
βœ” Identify changing site conditions and help develop solutions proactively
βœ” Support permits, crossing applications, inspections, quality checks, and closeout documentation
Qualifications
βœ” Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
βœ” 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience
βœ” Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA regulations
βœ” Experience with cost tracking, estimating, forecasting, and contracts
βœ” Knowledge of CPM scheduling and resource planning preferred
βœ” Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
βœ” Primavera P6 experience preferred
βœ” Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
βœ” Detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies early
βœ” Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work independently or within a team
Preferred Background
βœ” Transportation infrastructure projects
βœ” Bridges, structures, utility relocations, rail, tunnels, or roadway construction
βœ” Public works or design-build project experience
Compensation & Benefits
βœ” Competitive salary based on experience
βœ” Benefits package
βœ” Opportunity to work on one of California’s most significant infrastructure projects
Apply Today
If you have strong field engineering experience in heavy civil construction and want to be part of a landmark project, apply now.