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Job Title: Field EngineerJob Description

The Field Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the superintendent with front-line field management. This position involves making recommendations, implementing policies and procedures, and handling various field-related tasks. The Field Engineer is essential for project layout, supervision of trade workers, and ensuring quality control and safety on-site.

Responsibilities

+ Project layout (Surveying) in conformance with design and contract documents.

+ Check concrete forms for accuracy and adequacy before concrete placement.

+ Perform production trend analysis for work quantities and report for schedule and cost control.

+ Assist with quality control, site safety initiatives, and coordination of trade partners.

+ Coordinate material deliveries and inspect materials for quantity, quality, and condition.

+ Assist foreman and trade partners with interpretation of plans and specifications.

+ Oversight of trade partners and direction of workforces to gain supervisory experience.

+ Participate in jobsite safety meetings and weekly safety audits.

+ Coordinate during project schedule development and review construction drawings.

+ Conduct civil and structural constructability analysis.

+ Assist project team with field engineering related RFIs.

+ Verify control points and benchmarks with 3rd party surveyors.

+ Attend subcontractor coordination meetings and verify trade conflict resolution.

+ Verify site utility structures and elevations.

+ Compile field engineering specific as-builts and turnover documentation.

+ Submit record of engineering teams’ project hours and maintain field engineering equipment.

+ Report unsafe conditions and enforce compliance.

+ Explore and update on emerging technologies and procedures.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with Trimble GPS, Carlson Survey, Blueprint reading, site layout, CAD software, and total station.

+ 4+ years of experience with Robotics - Trimble S5 and Carlson Survey software.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and layout software.

+ Ability to interpret and verify construction drawings across architectural, structural, civil, and MEP disciplines.

+ Understanding of civil and structural systems for constructability analysis.

+ Knowledge of plumbing, drainage, and utility systems integration.

+ Familiarity with foundation systems including piers, grade beams, and slab edges.

+ Experience with Tilt Wall Systems and erection tolerances.

+ Surveying and control points experience with licensed surveyors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ OSHA 10 Certification

+ Proficiency in verifying elevations, lines, and grades for foundations and structural elements.

+ Experience in MEP coordination for leave-outs and penetrations alignment.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm, with occasional Saturdays as needed. The role provides access to mileage reimbursement during contract terms and a company truck once hired directly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.