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Colliers Engineering & Design
Field Engineer
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A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$83,157 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Field Engineer Colliers Engineering & Design - 3.0 Rosamond, CA Job Details Full-time $94,000 - $135,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Project reporting Construction project reporting Construction specifications Construction RFI responses Quality records maintenance Safety protocol adherence Project documentation On-site construction communication coordination Bachelor's degree in construction management Soil density testing English Mid-level Construction materials quality assurance Construction observation Occupational Safety And Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour Implementing construction quality control processes Engineer in Training Construction plans Bachelor's degree Construction drawing review Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Construction quality inspections OSHA 30-Hour Construction Utility construction projects Traditional material testing Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Geotechnical inspection 4 years Professional Engineer Civil Engineering Full Job Description Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is actively hiring a Field Engineer to support construction of the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center (WRESC), a nominal 520-megawatt (MW) gross (500 MW net) advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) facility in Kern County, California, approximately 4 miles north of Rosamond. Ramos CS is providing field engineering support across the site's four power turbine trains, thermal storage systems, and interconnection infrastructure. The Field Engineer will be on-site fulltime, supporting daily construction activities, inspections, and quality documentation. Conduct daily field inspections of construction activities, verifying conformance with plans, specifications, and project quality standards. Perform or oversee geotechnical field testing, including soil compaction, materials testing, and earthwork verification. Document field conditions, discrepancies, and construction progress through daily reports. Support land development activities including grading, drainage, and site utility installation oversight. Coordinate with contractors and engineering staff to resolve field issues and support RFI responses. Maintain accurate field records, photographs, and inspection logs in accordance with project requirements. Promote a Safety First approach on all site activities. Support QA/QC processes for materials and installed work. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of training and experience). 4 to 7 years of experience in geotechnical, inspection, and/or land development work. Ability to be on-site in the field 100% of the time. Strong working knowledge of construction documents, plans, and specifications. Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT status — not required, but preferred. Experience on heavy industrial, energy, or utility-scale construction projects. Cal OSHA 30-hour Construction training.