Field Engineer - Mission Critical - Dallas, TX

VetJobs • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer is an entry-level role supporting field operations on large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. The position focuses on layout verification, field coordination, document management, quality tracking, and direct support for superintendents and trade partners. Field Engineers help ensure work is executed accurately while learning the systems, sequencing, and tools needed to advance into an Assistant Superintendent role.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of construction experience, co-op, or internship experience in a field-related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in reading construction drawings, submittals, and specifications.
• Comfort working in a high-tech, MEP-intensive environment.
• Basic knowledge of safety practices and jobsite protocols.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and vehicle insurance meeting 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 and verify sleeve and penetration locations; reference submittal drawings to validate completed work.
• Support trade partners with RFI resolution and plan interpretation.
• Maintain and update as-builts, redlines, and field drawings 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 planning.
• Identify field constraints and proactively escalate them for resolution.
• Assist with progress-photo documentation, quantity tracking, and logistical coordination, including laydown areas, hoisting, and deliveries.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to confirm delivery dates and field readiness.
• Monitor the jobsite for housekeeping, access, and compliance with the site-specific safety plan.
• Support tracking of LOTO, confined-space, and hot-work permits under supervision.
• Use Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, or other project platforms to manage RFIs, submittals, punch lists, and site documents.
• Perform reality-capture tasks, such as 360-degree photography, drone documentation support, and scan-to-BIM coordination.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription safety glasses.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance/AD&D.
• Health savings account (HSA), health flexible spending account (FSA), and dependent daycare FSA.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k), Roth 401(k), and after-tax Roth in-plan conversion.
• Paid vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Tickets at Work.
• Paid identity theft protection with family coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level