Construction - Field Engineer

Velocity Constructors Inc.

$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Understanding of surveying, site layout, and technical drawings.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively engage with field crews and stakeholders.
  • Proactive mindset to adapt quickly and solve real-time problems.
  • Bonus: Experience with water or wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret project plans and technical drawings.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for material forecasting.
  • Track and inventory materials delivered to job sites.
  • Assist with layout and setup for equipment and installation.
  • Work with the Superintendent on installation strategies.
  • Maintain daily logs including weather conditions and progress reports.
  • Support job-site safety through inspections and corrections.

Benefits

  • Full-time position primarily based out of Colorado with project travel.
  • Opportunity for career advancement into project management or estimating roles.
Full Job Description
We're currently seeking a Field Engineer to support project execution from the ground up, on-site. If you're ready to get hands-on, solve real-time challenges, and grow your career in the water-focused heavy civil industry, this is your opportunity to own your work, and your future.

🔧 Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and technical drawings.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs to forecast material needs.
  • Track and inventory materials delivered to job sites.
  • Assist with layout and site setup for equipment and infrastructure installation.
  • Work with the Superintendent to develop safe and efficient installation strategies.
  • Enter and maintain daily logs, including weather conditions, progress photos, and equipment reports.
  • Track weather delays and report time and material changes or field orders.
  • Support job-site safety by performing inspections and enforcing corrections.
  • Conduct safety inspections of tools, equipment, and scaffolding.
  • Lead or assist in weekly toolbox talks-including documentation and signoffs with subcontractors.
  • Compile submittals and documentation to support proper installation by crews and subs.
  • Prepare and finalize red-lined as-built drawings.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Project Superintendent.
  • Effectively communicate with field teams, superintendents, project managers, and subcontractors.
  • Report directly to the Project Superintendent while supporting other field and office personnel.
  • Document and share critical field data to support schedule, safety, and performance tracking.


• What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Understanding of surveying, site layout, and technical drawings.
  • Strong communication skills-comfortable working with field crews, project managers, and stakeholders.
  • A proactive mindset-able to adapt quickly, ask the right questions, and solve problems in the moment.
  • Bonus if you have experience on water or wastewater infrastructure projects!


📍 Location: Various Project Sites | Granby, Colorado
💲 Salary: $75k-$90k annually DOE
  • Full-Time | Based out of Colorado with project-specific travel
  • Reports to Project Manager and Site Superintendent
  • Opportunity for advancement into project management or estimating roles

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