Civil Field Engineer

CEIS | Government is seeking an experienced Civil-Focused Field Engineer to support large-scale civil and industrial construction activities at the Savannah River Site. Reporting to the Project Manager or designated project leadership, this role provides hands-on technical and field execution support to ensure construction activities comply with engineering drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards. The ideal candidate brings strong civil construction experience, field coordination skills, and a working knowledge of quality, cost controls, and project documentation within highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical field support to project management and construction teams to ensure work is executed in accordance with design drawings, specifications, codes, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate daily with project crews to review production schedules and confirm availability of materials, equipment, labor, and resources to maintain schedule and budget.
• Support quality control activities for civil construction, including rebar installation and concrete placement in accordance with ACI code requirements.
• Support construction of NQA-1 concrete foundations and other safety-significant structures as required.
• Collect, review, and coordinate shop drawings, design specifications, material submittals, and project data throughout execution to ensure quality and compliance.
• Assist with development of technical requirements for work packages, field planning, and construction scheduling.
• Identify construction, material, equipment, or process risks and escalate concerns to project leadership with recommended mitigation actions.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify field conditions and resolve design questions.
• Track project quantities, cost codes, and production data to support accurate financial reporting and cost controls.
• Coordinate with finance and accounting teams regarding labor, materials, equipment usage, and subcontractor costs.
• Review project specifications for quality assurance before, during, and after construction activities.
• Initiate and manage inspections, permits, certificates, and required documentation related to field production.
• Coordinate field layout planning with construction crews and engineering teams, including verification of utility locates prior to excavation.
• Coordinate subcontractor work methods, sequencing, manpower, and schedules as required.
• Support project closeout activities, including reconciliation of punch lists, documentation, and final turnover with the owner and field teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of overall project execution.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7 years of experience as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or Project Coordinator on large civil, industrial, power, or process construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Rebar installation and concrete placement quality control
• ACI code requirements
• NQA-1 concrete foundations (preferred)
  
  

Learn more about us at https://www.ceis.com/government

• Strong knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, rebar drawings, specifications, and applicable building standards.
• Experience working in highly regulated or nuclear environments preferred.
• Proficiency with construction-related software such as Maximo, MicroStation, AutoCAD, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic field environment.
• Ability to obtain access to customer-controlled sites.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• CEIS | Government is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.
  
  

CEIS | Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.