Project Engineer/Field Engineer

Kokosing • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Kokosing is hiring a Field Engineer/Project Engineer for power and industrial construction. The role supports engineering, procurement, and construction projects, including power generation and other process-industry work. Field engineers contribute to project safety, quality, cost control, and timely execution across field operations, project controls, craft management, safety, quality, planning, estimating, and contract administration. Work assignments are intended to complement the employee’s experience and education, and the role may involve work at multiple locations and in varied conditions. The posting describes regular and frequent relocation as part of career development opportunities and identifies future career paths such as Superintendent, Lead Project Engineer, Project Controls, and Project Manager.

Responsibilities span field operations, office engineering, and estimating. The position interprets construction documents and models for field crews, supports work planning and packages, monitors safety and quality, coordinates materials, and tracks installation progress. It also supports project controls, reporting, schedules, change orders, subcontractor operations, site logistics, and design and procurement coordination. Estimating duties include reviewing project information and documents, performing quantity takeoffs, and assisting with bid preparation.

The role requires reliable attendance, timely completion of work, effective professional communication, safe work practices, and the ability to follow instructions and policies. Employees work during normal operating hours to meet deadlines and may be required to work overtime and weekends. Kokosing offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Passion for safety and ability to help ensure safety practices are followed.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site across diverse climates and environments.
• High motivation, demonstrated leadership skills, initiative, and a passion for excellence.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to completing work correctly the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Willingness to work at various locations and in varying conditions.
• Willingness to relocate regularly and frequently for career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, specifications, and 3D models for field crews and craft workers.
• Prepare work plans and work packages.
• Audit operations for safety compliance.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Track installation progress.
• Perform quality inspections and submit test records.
• Maintain project controls, including developing client reports and updating schedules.
• Generate change orders for review by project management.
• Supervise subcontractor operations.
• Support site logistics and coordinate design and procurement interfaces.
• Review and analyze project data.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings.
• Review project plans and specifications.
• Assist with bid preparation.
• Work safely and effectively, follow instructions and policies, and complete work within deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career and relocation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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