Construction Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $65,000+ DOE

Reports To: Superintendent or Project Manager
Travel Required: Yes Nationwide Project Assignments

This position is a 75-100% travel position based out of our Downingtown, PA or Birmingham, AL office. All candidates will be required to complete an initial training period at our Downingtown PA office. When not on project assignment, employees may work from their nearest office location or from home.

Position Overview

JGM is seeking motivated early-career professionals with backgrounds in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering to join our team as Field Engineers. In this role, you will support self-perform industrial construction projects throughout the United States, primarily east of the Mississippi, working directly alongside Superintendents, Project Managers, and field leadership on complex projects involving structural steel, mechanical, piping, and heavy industrial construction.

This is a hands-on, site-based position designed for individuals eager to develop into future construction leaders.You will be involved in daily project execution from mobilization through completion, gaining practical experience in fast-paced industrial environments where safety, accountability, and a "whatever it takes" mindset are at the core of everything we do.

This role offers a clear career path into senior field leadership and project management, along with a structured per diem and travel reimbursement package for all project assignments.

Compensation

All Field Engineer positions are salaried/exempt. Salary is determined by experience level at time of hire.

• Field Engineer I (recent graduate to 2 years): $65,000-$75,000
• Field Engineer II (23 Years Experience): $70,000 $85,000
• Field Engineer III (35 Years Experience): $80,000 $100,000

Annual merit reviews are conducted for all salaried positions. Advancement is based on demonstrated field performance and project responsibility.

Per Diem & Travel Package

• $120/day per diem paid 7 days per week while on assignment
• 100% travel reimbursement to and from project sites

Please note: This position requires travel to and work at project sites for up to 100% of the year, with extended hours for several months at a time. Per diem is provided to support food and lodging costs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work directly alongside Superintendents and field leadership to support daily site operations and project execution from mobilization through turnover
• Assist with crew coordination, manpower planning, subcontractor oversight, and field activity sequencing
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, and project schedules
• Support field quantity tracking, productivity reporting, and installed work verification
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment usage, and project logistics to maintain schedule
• Track field progress and communicate updates, delays, and issues to the project management team
• Assist with quality control inspections, punch lists, and project turnover documentation
• Participate in pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and site safety initiatives
• Maintain accurate daily reports, field logs, and photo documentation
• Attend site meetings, contractor coordination meetings, and client walkthroughs as required
• Troubleshoot field issues and assist with resolving real-time construction challenges alongside field leadership

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Minimum 2 years of industrial construction field experience, preferably in structural steel, mechanical, piping, or process work
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documentation
• OSHA 30 certification preferred (OSHA 10 considered with willingness to obtain OSHA 30)
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced construction environments and adapt to changing field conditions
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project demands require

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary
• Per Diem Paid 7 Days Per Week on Project Assignments
• 100% Travel Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Training & Continuing Education
• Defined Career Path into Senior Field Leadership and Project Management Roles
  

This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is not intended to be all-inclusive.