Field Engineer

Job Title: Field Engineer

Job Description

The Field Engineer provides technical engineering support to construction management and field crews to ensure that heavy civil construction work complies with engineered designs, technical requirements, applicable engineering standards, and codes. This role focuses on transportation and utility infrastructure, including underground utilities and concrete structures, and plays a key part in delivering safe, high-quality projects on time and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely technical engineering information to construction management and field crews to ensure all work complies with engineered designs, specifications, standards, and codes.
• Interpret and apply plans, specifications, and contract documents to support daily construction activities and resolve design-related questions in the field.
• Support field engineering tasks such as survey, layout, and staking for heavy civil construction, including transportation projects and underground utilities.
• Collaborate with project engineers and construction teams to coordinate work sequences, clarify design intent, and maintain alignment with project requirements.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and tracking of Requests for Information (RFIs) to resolve discrepancies or ambiguities in design documents.
• Verify field conditions and measurements to ensure accuracy of survey data, layout, and constructed work.
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to safety standards, quality requirements, and technical specifications.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies between design documents and field conditions, and help develop practical solutions.
• Support documentation and record-keeping related to field engineering, including as-built information, layout records, and survey data.
• Work closely with field supervision and craft personnel to ensure that survey, layout, and staking information is clearly understood and correctly implemented.
• Promote and uphold a strong culture of safety and quality on the project site.

Essential Skills

• 5 to 7 years of heavy civil construction experience, preferably in transportation and utility projects.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Field engineering experience with survey, layout, and staking for civil and underground utility work.
• Ability to interpret and apply plans, specifications, and contract documents in a construction environment.
• Working knowledge of surveying techniques, equipment, standards, and procedures.
• Experience supporting construction of utility, underground, and concrete structures.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality, with knowledge of construction safety practices and current federal and OSHA requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced field environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective coordination with project teams and field personnel.
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize and address discrepancies in plans, specifications, and field conditions.
• Strong work ethic, with a high level of motivation and willingness to do what it takes to complete work accurately and on schedule.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a project team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience on heavy civil transportation projects involving utilities, underground work, and concrete structures is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support field teams with practical, constructible engineering solutions.
• Comfort working with field survey equipment and related tools and software.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with construction management, craft personnel, and project stakeholders.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at a large heavy civil construction project, specifically the Division 20 Portal Widening & Turnback Facility Project. The Field Engineer works primarily in the field, closely supporting construction operations, survey activities, and layout work. The environment involves active construction areas with heavy equipment, underground utilities, and concrete structures, requiring strict adherence to safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Work hours may follow standard construction schedules and can vary based on project needs and phases of work. The role involves frequent interaction with field supervision, craft workers, and project engineers in a collaborative, project-focused environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Medical Dental Vision Prescription Drug Health Savings Account Health Care Flexible Spending Account Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Group Hospital Indemnity Plan Group Accident Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Legal Plan LifeLock Identity Theft Program Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000