Job Description

Field Engineer | $110,000 – $160,000 | Newark, NJ

(Must be a US citizen + Green card holder)

Play a Key Role in Building the Backbone of NYC’s Infrastructure.

A leading civil contractor working on major horizontal infrastructure projects across the NYC Metro area is looking for a Field Engineer to support critical construction operations on complex, high-value public works. This is a full-time opportunity based in Newark, NJ , with a clear path toward leadership in field and project engineering.

🛠 What You’ll Do:

• Review project plans and support schedule development aligned with field activities
• Coordinate with subcontractors on materials, contracts, and pre-construction requirements
• Prepare construction work plans, lead pre-construction meetings, and track start-up readiness
• Oversee field activities daily, perform layout checks, and ensure work meets spec
• Administer subcontracts and materials, maintain RFI logs, and manage payment records
• Contribute to monthly reports, cost tracking, and issue resolution
• Identify and resolve site conditions impacting the schedule or execution
• Support permitting, QA/QC, and project close-out coordination

📌 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 4+ years of civil construction experience on horizontal infrastructure (bridges, highways, tunnels, mass transit, water management)
• Proven background with a general contractor
• Familiarity with project controls, estimating, forecasting, and contract administration
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and construction site safety
• Experience on NYC Metro public projects
• Must be able to commute to New Rochelle or assigned project sites

💡 Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Strong technical communication and on-site coordination skills
• Background in heavy civil infrastructure
• Longevity in previous roles (5–6+ years at one company preferred)
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and driven to grow within field operations

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