Field Engineer

Lifestyle Communities • Nashville, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer I provides on-site technical oversight and engineering support for land development and construction projects. This entry-level, development-track role is intended for a recent graduate who wants to learn development and construction in the field and grow toward field leadership. Working under the Director of Construction and alongside project managers and superintendents, the role monitors project progress and helps ensure field work complies with approved plans, schedules, budgets, quality standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.

The position is primarily field-based, with most time spent on active construction and land development sites and some time in an office for reporting and coordination. The Field Engineer I collaborates with internal teams and external architects, engineers, consultants, and general contractors. Travel to local and out-of-state project sites may be required. This role 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.
• Working knowledge of construction site inspection, contract compliance, field engineering, quality inspection, and reading blueprints and diagrams.
• Foundational understanding of the design and construction process, including construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction site inspection, quality inspection, and construction site safety practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including 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.

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 schedule, budget, 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 to support 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 provide regular project status updates to site managers and the Director of Construction.
• 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 team 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