Michael Baker International

Construction Field Engineer

Michael Baker International • $65K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in transportation or civil infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of construction methods and documentation practices
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
  • Experience with PennDOT transportation projects

Responsibilities

  • Assist with project administration and inspection of transportation construction
  • Monitor contractor compliance with project plans and specifications
  • Conduct field observations and verify quantities of completed work
  • Prepare daily reports and project documentation
  • Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders
  • Support quality assurance efforts including material testing
  • Ensure job site safety practices are met

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Opportunities for professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Construction Field Engineer to support transportation infrastructure projects throughout PennDOT District 8. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of highway, bridge, roadway, and transportation construction projects by providing field support, construction oversight, documentation, quality assurance, and coordination services. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside contractors, PennDOT representatives, and project teams to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

What You'll Do:
  • Assist with the administration and inspection of transportation construction projects involving highways, bridges, roadways, intersections, and related infrastructure.
  • Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, PennDOT standards, and contract requirements.
  • Perform field observations and verify quantities for completed work.
  • Review construction schedules and monitor project progress.
  • Prepare daily reports, project documentation, and construction records.
  • Coordinate with contractors, PennDOT representatives, utility companies, and project stakeholders.
  • Assist with requests for information (RFIs), change orders, and field issue resolution.
  • Support quality assurance and quality control efforts, including material testing and documentation review.
  • Participate in project meetings and communicate construction updates to project team members.
  • Monitor job site safety practices and report potential safety concerns.
  • Utilize engineering software and project management tools to track project activities and documentation.
  • Travel to project sites throughout PennDOT District 8 as required.

What You Need to Succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering field, preferred, not required.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting transportation, highway, bridge, roadway, or civil infrastructure projects.
  • Understanding of construction methods, engineering principles, and field documentation practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Experience working on PennDOT transportation projects.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $65,281 - $110,769. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits


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About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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