What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer position at Onyx Corporation?
Field Engineer – Heavy Civil / Excavation
Onyx Corporation is seeking a motivated Field Engineer to join our heavy civil and excavation team. This is a hands-on position supporting Project Managers in the field and providing an opportunity to grow your career in construction with a family-owned company.
Key Responsibilities
As a family-owned company, we value teamwork, accountability, hard work, and treating people with respect. This position offers hands-on experience in heavy civil construction with opportunities to grow into increased responsibilities in Project Management, Estimating, or Field Operations.
If you're looking to build your career in construction and aren't afraid to get your boots dirty, we'd like to hear from you!
Onyx Corporation is seeking a motivated Field Engineer to join our heavy civil and excavation team. This is a hands-on position supporting Project Managers in the field and providing an opportunity to grow your career in construction with a family-owned company.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers with daily field operations.
- Review plans, specifications, elevations, grades, and construction details.
- Assist with excavation, grading, drainage, utilities, and sitework activities.
- Track project quantities, production, materials, trucking, and equipment.
- Maintain daily reports, project documentation, photographs, and field records.
- Assist with quantity takeoffs, change orders, and project cost tracking.
- Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and project teams.
- Identify field issues and help develop practical solutions.
- Monitor work for quality, safety, and compliance with project plans.
- Participate in project meetings and assist with scheduling and coordination.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- Construction or field experience preferred; internships considered.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with HCSS, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GPS/GNSS, or similar construction technology is a plus.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
As a family-owned company, we value teamwork, accountability, hard work, and treating people with respect. This position offers hands-on experience in heavy civil construction with opportunities to grow into increased responsibilities in Project Management, Estimating, or Field Operations.
If you're looking to build your career in construction and aren't afraid to get your boots dirty, we'd like to hear from you!