Field Engineer - New Graduate - Heavy Civil Infrastructure - May 2027 Start

S&B USA•Glen Burnie, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fay is part of S&B USA Construction, a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all of our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality. We are seeking highly motivated Civil Engineering and Construction Management graduates to join our team as Field Engineers beginning in May 2027. This is an entry-level opportunity to build hands-on experience supporting the construction of major highway, bridge and other heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. As a Field Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers and Superintendents while gaining hands-on experience on major transportation infrastructure projects. You will be exposed to the complete construction process—from project planning and estimating through field execution, quality control, scheduling and project closeout. Field Engineer → Project Engineer → Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in managing all aspects of a construction project including the financial administration, cost reporting and field activities. This position is predominately based in the field.

Requirements

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field who will graduate between December 2026 and May 2027.
4 year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience
0-4 years of field construction experience required position specific
E.I.T. preferred but not required
Ability to mentor less experienced personnel
Ability to read and interpret plans
Excellent computer skills
Thorough understanding of cost analysis & estimating
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel as required

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or co-op experience with a heavy civil, highway, bridge, transportation or general construction contractor is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings
Has a clear understand specifications, drawings, standards, and subcontractor & supplier scope of work, etc.
Demonstrates, communicates, and reinforces all Company safety policies and procedures.
Interprets specifications, designs and drawings and prepares quantity takeoffs
Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
Verifies work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities
Maintains submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings
Ensures craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; verifies cost codes to all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost
Maintains as-built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate
Maintains RFI logs
Participates in constructability reviews and value engineering functions
Develops, implements and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation
Takes weekly jobsite photographs
Works with the Safety Department to insure that project safety records are accurately maintained
Assists in quality control activities
Assists in preparing project status reports and participates in project status meetings; assists in development of meeting minutes
Assists in project close-out activities
May support estimates as needed
Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction