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Construction Field Engineer

Actalent
Lima, OH Other
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

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Job Title: Construction Field Engineer


Job Description

This role involves comprehensive participation in construction and project management activities, including design and model reviews, construction work package development, sequence planning, and systems turnover processes. As a Construction Field Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre-mobilization work such as developing bid requisitions and technical bid documents, participating in contractor bid reviews, and maintaining performance verification tools. You will actively verify contractor alignment to performance requirements, support material issue resolutions, and contribute to record-keeping of construction metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your role extends to post-execution activities, safety, quality, and change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in project execution planning activities, including design reviews and construction sequence planning.
  • Develop bid requisitions and technical bid documents in consultation with the Construction Manager and Project Engineer.
  • Actively verify contractor alignment to performance requirements, including safety, quality, cost, schedule, and change management.
  • Support contractor and engineering procurement with material issues, shortages, and discrepancies.
  • Maintain construction metrics and KPIs, including field quantity surveys and contractor performance monitoring.
  • Participate in contractor close-out and lesson-learned meetings.
  • Review and engage in safety initiatives, adhere to the Safety Management System, and wear required PPE.
  • Participate in field hazard assessments and risk assessments.
  • Observe and mentor team members within the mentorship and competency program.
  • Verify adherence to project specifications and manage the Master Deficiency List (MDL).
  • Manage project turnovers and participate in the development and management of project schedules.
  • Verify contractor progress and project performance, and communicate findings to leadership.
  • Review contractor reporting to verify accuracy of actuals and forecasts.
  • Participate in monthly accrual processes and change management risk identification and resolution.
  • Communicate and process contractor requests for information, field change notices, and clarifications.
  • Provide progress, risk, and look-ahead reporting.
  • Engage in communication with peers and external project stakeholders.
  • Participate in toolbox, coordination, and communication meetings.
  • Maintain a daily journal or log, recording key conversations and information.

Essential Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a field role on large industrial construction projects.
  • An associate’s degree in engineering technology in the mechanical discipline.
  • Formal training in Health and Safety.
  • Experience in construction, change orders, industrial construction, and civil estimation.
  • 5 years of construction management experience in large industrial or petrochemical environments.
  • Formal EH&S training, construction inspection, and instrumentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Degree in construction management.
  • Prior refinery experience.

Work Environment

The position requires onsite work at a refinery with a schedule of 5x8 then transitioning to 4x10. This opportunity allows for involvement in supporting a large refining company.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $86.00/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 Lima,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $70 - $86

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