HGA is seeking a Civil Field Engineer to provide field engineering and technical support during construction of natural gas compressor stations (SSE Stations 145, 150, and/or 165). This position serves as an extension of the client's engineering and construction team on-site - supporting the Construction Inspection Team, tracking contractor progress, resolving civil/structural RFIs, and maintaining project records through mechanical completion and turnover to commissioning. The role reports administratively through HGA but takes day-to-day direction from the site Construction Manager.
Primary ResponsibilitiesCivil Engineering Support- Provide field oversight of sitework, grading, foundations, and structural installation against approved drawings and specifications.
- Track concrete breaks for all foundations and verify designed compressive strengths are met prior to equipment being set (using the client's Concrete Design Verification Form).
- Coordinate civil work with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams.
- Review and respond to civil/structural RFIs; support field changes and engineering clarifications; maintain the RFI log.
Work Planning & Progress Tracking- Assist with development of work plans, work permits, and other planning efforts as assigned by the Construction Manager.
- Assist the Construction Manager with Earned Value Management tracking of contractor progress; help identify schedule/cost-reduction opportunities and evaluate Change Orders.
Commissioning Support- Support civil/structural punch list development and pre-commissioning walkdowns.
- Verify major equipment foundations and pads are ready to match equipment delivery schedule; confirm dimensions/weights against design.
Technical Documentation- Maintain civil/structural redline drawings and coordinate transfer from field to office for as-builts.
- Compile civil-related records for the project job box (coating/painting reports, corrosion & CP documentation, and other commissioning-required records).
- Maintain a lessons-learned log of construction and operational issues.
Required Qualifications- Engineering degree, or equivalent field experience in lieu of degree.
- Experience supporting construction of pipeline facilities, compressor stations, gas processing plants, or other heavy industrial projects.
- Experience with civil/structural work, concrete/foundation inspection, or sitework.
- Willingness to work a 60-hour/week, 6/10 schedule on-site for the duration of the assignment.
Preferred Qualifications- Natural gas compressor stations or pipeline facilities specifically
- Concrete testing/compressive strength verification
- Earned Value Management or contractor progress tracking
- Field engineering/inspection support role on a heavy industrial construction site
