Field Engineer - Mission Critical

Alston Construction•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with over 20 offices across the country. For 40 years, we have partnered with clients, acting as honest advisors and responsible contractors. We believe that strong client relationships and common goals established from the project's start are key to success. Alston Construction has extensive experience in general contracting, construction management, and design-build projects across industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail, and government sectors. We seek passionate construction professionals who align with our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. Our CEO, Paul Little, emphasizes that "In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others." If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to connect with us! Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, and paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage), among others.

Requirements

0–2 years of construction experience, co-op, or internship in a field-related role.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Proficiency in reading construction drawings, submittals, and specifications.
Comfortable working in a high-tech, MEP-intensive environment.
Basic knowledge of safety practices and job site protocols.
Valid State-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.

Responsibilities

Support field operations on large-scale, Mission Critical Data Center Projects.
Assist with site layout, benchmarks, control points, and verification of in-field conditions.
Perform tape checks, sleeve/penetration location verification, and reference submittal drawings to validate in-place work.
Support trade partners with RFI resolution and interpretation of plans.
Maintain and update as-builts, redlines, and field drawings in coordination with VDC/BIM and QA/QC teams.
Document daily work activities, field observations, and safety audits.
Support QA/QC inspections and checklists for MEP and CSA scopes.
Participate in daily huddles, weekly work planning sessions, and pull plan meetings.
Support Assistant Superintendents with daily manpower tracking and three-week look-ahead.
Help identify field constraints and proactively escalate for resolution.
Assist with progress photo documentation, quantity tracking, and logistical coordination (laydown areas, hoisting, deliveries).
Interface with procurement teams to confirm delivery dates and field readiness.
Monitor jobsite for housekeeping, access, and compliance with the site-specific safety plan.
Support LOTO, confined space, and hot work permit tracking under supervision.
Use Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, or other project platforms to manage RFIs, submittals, punch lists, and site documents.
Perform reality capture tasks (e.g., 360° photos, drone documentation support, scan-to-BIM coordination).