Field Engineer

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Washington, DC

About The Position

As a Field Engineer, you will oversee technical functions, manage engineering projects, test equipment, handle repairs, and conduct site inspections. The role connects technical theory with practical application through direct client engagement, regulatory compliance, feasibility studies, and on-site problem-solving. The position includes establishing and maintaining horizontal and vertical project control; performing fine grading and layout; maintaining and operating surveying instruments and auto levels; estimating and tracking concrete quantities; and independently producing accurate layouts from drawings. It also requires interpreting structural, architectural, and shop drawings, coordinating across drawing sets, applying practical mathematics, and using data collection software with foundational AutoCAD knowledge.

Requirements

Complete mastery of all skills and knowledge required at the Apprentice level.
Ability to read and interpret complex structural, architectural, and shop drawings and resolve potential conflicts across drawing sets.
Ability to independently produce accurate layouts from drawings, including footings, columns, and building lines, and establish vertical dimensions from designated finished floor elevations.
Proficiency with scales and accurate application of temperature corrections when chaining.
Skilled use of data collection software and foundational knowledge of AutoCAD.
Strong practical mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry skills.
Ability to calculate deflection angles, solve curve equations, and compute rectangular and polar coordinates.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, resilient, accountable, ethical, innovative, analytical, and collaborative, with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Establish project horizontal control, verify consultant-provided control, create working control points, and maintain horizontal alignment.
Establish project vertical control, verify consultant-provided control, establish working benchmarks, and maintain vertical data.
Conduct fine grading, level decks, grade columns, and establish secondary benchmarks, horizontal and vertical control, offsets, and column lines.
Care for, maintain, inspect, calibrate, and operate total station instruments, including applying temperature and pressure corrections.
Care for and maintain auto levels; execute and adjust three-wire level loops, compute tangent grades, plot cross-sections, determine earthwork requirements, and interpret contour maps.
Compute concrete quantities required for daily pours, slabs, and columns.
Track and compute concrete volume and delivery during active pours.
Read and interpret structural, architectural, and shop drawings, coordinating across drawing sets to identify and resolve potential conflicts.
Independently provide accurate layouts from drawings, including footings, columns, and building lines, and establish vertical dimensions from designated finished floor elevations.
Engage directly with clients, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct feasibility studies, and solve on-site problems.