Field Engineer

American Bridge Company•New York, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level, early-career opportunity for a recent graduate to begin a career in heavy-civil and bridge construction. The Field Engineer works directly with the project's superintendents, engineers, and craft supervisors to support day-to-day construction operations, and receives hands-on training and mentorship from experienced field leadership. It's a jobsite-based role suited to someone who wants to learn the business of building from the ground up — tracking progress, solving problems in real time, and helping the team deliver safe, quality work on schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, completed or expected within the year — no prior full-time work experience required.
Basic understanding of construction means, methods, and drawing/plan reading, developed through coursework or hands-on experience.
Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and around active bridge and marine construction operations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; familiarity with Microsoft Office is expected.
Clear communicator, eager to learn, and works well as part of a jobsite team.
Willingness to relocate to, or commute regularly to, the New York City jobsite.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or coursework exposure to heavy-civil, bridge, or industrial construction is a plus, but not required.
scheduling software (P6 or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support daily field operations, including tracking productivity, materials, and equipment against the project schedule.
Assist with quantity tracking, quality control inspections, and documentation of field work.
Help prepare and maintain as-built drawings, RFIs, submittals, and daily field reports.
Coordinate with surveyors, subcontractors, and craft supervision to keep work areas organized and on sequence.
Participate in job-site safety programs, toolbox talks, and inspections, reinforcing AB's zero-incident safety culture.
Support scheduling efforts by monitoring progress and flagging constraints to the project team.
Work closely with the project engineer and superintendent to troubleshoot field issues as they arise.