Field Engineer

Tutor Perini • Newark, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer for its Newark AirTrain project site at Newark International Airport. The Field Engineer supports the project team in planning, layout, coordination, and execution of civil construction activities for a bus terminal project. The role includes field layout, quantity tracking, subcontractor coordination, and helping ensure work complies with contract documents, schedules, quality requirements, and safety policies.

The Field Engineer prepares construction and safe work plans, prepares and reviews engineering and shop drawings, supports daily field operations and work planning, reviews drawings and RFIs, tracks installed quantities, maintains field documentation, participates in inspections, coordinates with project stakeholders, and supports project turnover and closeout.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of experience in civil construction; field or internship experience is acceptable.
• Familiarity with civil/site construction, including earthwork, utilities, concrete, and paving.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with surveying equipment and construction means and methods.
• Knowledge of inspection and testing requirements for civil work.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or field layout software.
• Experience on transportation infrastructure projects, such as bus terminals, transit facilities, rail, or airports.
• Exposure to public agency work, such as DOT or transit authorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Construction Work Plans and Safe Work Plans.
• Prepare engineering drawings and shop drawings.
• Review and coordinate work plans and shop drawings with subcontractors.
• Assist the Superintendent with daily field operations and work planning.
• Coordinate subcontractor work to ensure it aligns with drawings and specifications.
• Review construction drawings and RFIs and help identify discrepancies or constructability issues.
• Support work sequencing to maintain schedule milestones.
• Track installed quantities and assist with quantity takeoffs and production reporting.
• Maintain daily reports, inspection logs, and as-built documentation.
• Assist with submittals, RFIs, and field change documentation.
• Support progress photos and field records.
• Monitor work for compliance with project quality standards and specifications.
• Participate in inspections with owners, engineers, and inspectors.
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety requirements and company safety policies.
• Interface with project engineers, superintendents, inspectors, and design professionals.
• Coordinate with utility companies, transit agencies, and local authorities as required.
• Support turnover and closeout activities, including punch lists and as-built drawings.

What This Job Offers

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