Field Engineer

Lifestyle Communities • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer I provides on-site technical oversight and engineering support for LC’s land development and construction projects. This entry-level, development-track role is designed for a recent graduate who wants to learn construction and development from the field up and grow toward field leadership. Working under the direction of the Director, Construction and alongside project managers and superintendents, the Field Engineer monitors project progress, inspects sites, and helps ensure field work follows approved plans, designs, specifications, schedules, budgets, quality standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.

The role supports field verification, quality control, technical troubleshooting, project documentation, and coordination with internal teams and external project partners. It is primarily field-based, with time in an office environment for reporting and coordination. Travel to local and out-of-state project sites may be required. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, construction science, or a related discipline.
• Zero to two years of relevant experience.
• Foundational understanding of design and construction processes, including construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of construction site inspection, contract compliance, field engineering, quality inspection, and reading blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge of construction site safety practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with sound technical troubleshooting judgment in a field environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate reports and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing jobsite environment and manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in, or ability to quickly learn, construction management software; proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, MS Office, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Collaborative, coachable approach and drive to grow toward field leadership.
• Ability to work on and travel to active construction and land development sites.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands and work environment requirements, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment on site.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in construction, civil engineering, or land development.
• Familiarity with construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical oversight and field support across land development and construction projects.
• Conduct daily site inspections and monitor progress for compliance with schedules, budgets, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify field work against approved plans, designs, blueprints, and specifications.
• Follow quality control procedures and inspection protocols; identify and document deviations and support corrective action.
• Troubleshoot on-site technical issues and coordinate solutions with architects, engineers, contractors, and supervisors.
• Review specifications and plan documents; support the RFI process and submittal tracking.
• Read and interpret design and construction drawings and diagrams for field verification and quantity tracking.
• Maintain daily logs, progress reports, inspection records, and comprehensive photo and data logs of field activity.
• Prepare project assessment reports and update site managers and the Director of Construction on project status.
• Attend project and site meetings, provide technical input, and recommend improvements to land development processes.
• Monitor site safety practices and support compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.
• Use construction management software to record, track, and report field data.
• Support LC’s Zero Defects standard: On Time, On Budget, On Brand, and On NOI.
• Invest in personal and others’ growth through LC’s leadership behaviors: Humility, Caring, Curiosity, Courage, and Grit.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level