What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer position at Balfour Beatty US?
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Position Summary
The Field Engineer supports the successful execution of infrastructure construction projects by providing technical expertise, field coordination, and quality assurance. This role ensures that project activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Holidays
Position Summary
The Field Engineer supports the successful execution of infrastructure construction projects by providing technical expertise, field coordination, and quality assurance. This role ensures that project activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating daily construction activities in alignment with project goals.
- Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure proper implementation in the field.
- Track progress and prepare daily reports on labor, equipment, and materials.
- Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and inspectors to resolve field issues.
- Provide layout and surveying assistance for structures, utilities, drainage, and roadways.
- Verify dimensions, elevations, and alignments of construction work.
- Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and field changes.
- Support quality control by monitoring work for compliance with standards and project requirements.
- Promote and enforce company and project safety policies in the field.
- Conduct and document safety observations and inspections.
- Ensure all work meets environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
- Assist with quantity takeoffs, material tracking, and cost coding for project controls.
- Monitor productivity and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency.
- Support project closeout activities, including as-built drawings and final documentation.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Equivalent field experience may be considered.
- Experience: 0–3 years of related construction experience (internships/co-op experience in infrastructure projects a plus).
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Proficiency with construction software (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar).
- Ability to read and interpret plans and perform basic surveying/layout tasks.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Work is performed primarily in the field at active construction sites.
- Requires regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
- Exposure to outdoor conditions including heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.