Field Engineer- Spring 2027 Grads

PCL Construction•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer position at PCL Construction Services, Inc. is for Spring 2027 graduates. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile construction projects that shape communities and create lasting value for clients. PCL Construction Services, Inc. is part of the PCL Family of Companies and focuses on building opportunities, careers, and communities. They invest in their people and projects, aiming to lead in the construction industry. The company emphasizes development, well-being, and future success, offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including mental health support, world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction, and clear career growth pathways.

Requirements

Associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field: construction management, engineering, architecture preferred, or equivalent experience.
0 to 8-12 months of varied experience as field engineer/coordinator preferred; time acquired during internships in the field may count as experience.
Knowledge of construction specifications, and methods and procedures (e.g., formwork methodologies, self-perform work, subcontracted work scopes, temporary work, equipment, and scheduling techniques).
Understands and applies construction principles to problem solve.
Effective verbal and written communication with supervisors and subcontractors, and reports.
Proven track record to work in a fast-paced environment.
Writes clear technical communication to trade contractors, designers and inspectors.
Develops and maintains effective partner relationships.
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and construction related software.

Responsibilities

Mentors and leads inspections and orientations, identifies hazards and corrections, and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
Coordinates with superintendent on workforce planning.
Maintains project document control and procedures.
Supports project engineers and/or superintendents to lead trade contractors, including requests for information (RFIs), shop drawings, changes, and billings.
Participates in the supervision of self-perform scopes, including resolving crew sizes, labor tracking, and quantity tracking for Labor Cost Reports (LCRs).
Mentors and coaches field engineers and students/interns.
Identifies issues on-site or in defined work scopes.
Coordinates third-party inspections and site reviews.
Participates in crafting, implementing, and supervising quality plan, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
Develop and maintains positive relationships focusing on all partners.