A Civil Engineering Technician works with civil engineers on large public construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, buildings, bridges or utilities. Assists with preparation and review of blueprints and plans, site inspections, meeting design specifications, developing cost estimates and preparing project reports.
Full-time Position Overview A leading heavy-civil contractor is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support the delivery of a major transportation infrastructure project in Midtown Manhattan. The Field Engineer will support the planning, coordination and execution of civil construction activities in the field. Responsibilities include construction work planning, drawing coordination, subcontractor management, quantity tracking, field documentation and ensuring that work is completed safely and in accordance with the contract documents, schedule and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities Field Engineering and Planning Prepare and submit Construction Work Plans and Safe Work Plans. Prepare engineering drawings and shop drawings. Review and coordinate work plans and shop drawings with subcontractors. Assist with field layout and the planning of civil construction activities. Review drawings, specifications and RFIs. Identify potential discrepancies and constructability issues. Support work sequencing and the achievement of project milestones. Construction Coordination Assist the Superintendent with daily field operations and work planning. Coordinate subcontractors and ensure work conforms to drawings and specifications. Interface with project engineers, superintendents, inspectors and design professionals. Coordinate with utility companies, transit agencies and local authorities when required. Support project turnover, punch-list completion and closeout activities. Documentation and Reporting Track installed quantities and complete quantity takeoffs. Assist with production and progress reporting. Maintain daily reports, inspection logs and as-built documentation. Support the preparation and management of submittals, RFIs and field-change records. Maintain progress photographs and accurate field records. Quality and Safety Monitor field activities for compliance with project specifications and quality standards. Participate in inspections with owners, engineers and third-party inspectors. Promote and enforce project safety requirements and company policies. Support inspection and testing requirements for civil construction work. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. At least five years of civil construction experience, ideally in a field-based engineering capacity. Experience with heavy-civil or transportation infrastructure projects. Knowledge of civil construction activities including earthwork, utilities, concrete and paving. Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications and project schedules. Experience preparing or coordinating work plans, shop drawings, RFIs and submittals. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word. Preferred Experience Bus terminals, transit facilities, rail, airport or comparable transportation-infrastructure projects. Public-agency projects involving organizations such as the MTA, Port Authority, DOT or other transit authorities. AutoCAD, Civil 3D or field-layout software. Surveying equipment and field-layout practices. Civil inspection and material-testing requirements.
