Field Engineer

AECOM•Honolulu, HI

10d•$77,000 - $109,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Field Engineer to support federal facility assessments, construction oversight, quality control, and hurricane recovery work in Kauai, Hawaii. The position connects engineering recommendations with field execution as teams assess damaged buildings, roofs, building envelopes, utilities, and related infrastructure, progressing from emergency protection and water damage mitigation to permanent repairs. Assigned scopes may include weatherproofing, interior water damage repairs, debris clearance, utility restoration, and infrastructure recovery. Working with engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors, the Field Engineer documents site conditions, reviews technical requirements, monitors construction activities, inspects materials and workmanship, and helps ensure repairs meet approved drawings, specifications, and project quality standards. The role identifies deficiencies, coordinates corrective actions, and maintains accurate field and inspection records to support resolution of construction issues and project closeout. The position requires onsite presence in Kauai, Hawaii, and may be eligible for per diem related expenses when appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline and 4+ years of field engineering or construction engineering experience on facility or infrastructure projects, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of field engineering or construction engineering experience supporting facility repairs, utility work, or infrastructure construction.
Experience with federal facility projects, damage assessments, emergency repairs, and multidisciplinary technical coordination.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Document facility damage assessments through field observations, measurements, photographs, and sketches to support repair scopes and engineering recommendations.
Inspect materials, workmanship, and completed repairs for conformance with approved drawings, specifications, engineering recommendations, and project quality requirements.
Monitor subcontractor work and construction progress, identify deficiencies or deviations, and coordinate resolution with engineering and construction leads.
Review drawings, specifications, and engineering recommendations with field teams to clarify technical requirements and resolve construction questions.
Coordinate requests for information, submittals, field questions, inspections, and testing with engineering teams, construction managers, subcontractors, and qualified testing personnel.
Observe repair activities and identify unexpected site conditions or technical issues requiring additional engineering review.
Maintain accurate field and quality documentation, including inspection reports, photographs, checklists, field notes, deficiency logs, and corrective action records.
Track nonconforming work, communicate findings, coordinate corrective actions, and verify completed corrections through follow-up inspections.
Assist with quantity verification, material tracking, progress reporting, and coordination of construction and restoration activities.
Support emergency weatherproofing, water damage mitigation, building envelope and roof restoration, interior repairs, debris clearance, utility restoration, and related infrastructure work as assigned.
Assist with punch lists, final inspections, as-built documentation, turnover records, and project closeout.
Follow applicable site safety requirements, quality procedures, and facility access protocols.