Field Engineer

Tutor Perini Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Tutor Perini Corporation is hiring a Field Engineer for its Los Angeles, California office. The Field Engineer provides technical engineering information to construction management and craft teams to help ensure heavy civil construction complies with engineered designs, technical requirements, engineering standards, and codes. The role involves coordinating with project-wide activities and discipline groups, supporting construction planning and field execution, monitoring work, and documenting project progress. The expected salary range is $100,000–$120,000, depending on experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
5–7 years of heavy civil construction experience.
Working knowledge of surveying techniques, equipment, standards, and procedures.
Commitment to safety and quality, with knowledge of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
Strong work ethic; highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to complete the job properly.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with utility, underground, or concrete structures construction.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, standards, and related technical documents to support the construction schedule and coordinate project-wide activities.
Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, and interferences.
Prepare, update, and distribute work activity schedules and updates; communicate across discipline groups and agencies to coordinate advance notifications and start times.
Manage preparation of requests for information (RFIs) and related submittals.
Support planning and technical issues; prepare construction work plan packages and coordinate pre-construction meetings, identifying and completing prerequisites for construction activities.
Manage the effective use of technical expertise within the Project Management team.
Coordinate Field Engineering activities with the Construction Management team.
Monitor and participate in daily field construction; provide layout checks and technical reviews of work against requirements.
Assist with monthly reporting for progress payments, schedule updates, and issue tracking and resolution; provide accurate assessments of project performance.
Coordinate with subcontractors on advance material acquisitions and pre-construction deliverables.
Verify in the field that construction is completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
Ensure as-built documentation is updated as required by contract.
Document work performed and conversations daily, including photographs.
Maintain a safe, clean, and productive environment by enforcing procedures.
Protect project integrity and reputation by complying with workplace safety standards and construction best practices.
Identify and resolve changing site conditions and other impacts during work planning.
Review project plans and develop construction schedules in coordination with project-wide activities.
Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.