Project / Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Project / Field Engineer

Los Angeles, CA Full-Time | On-Site

About the Opportunity

A well-established engineering and construction management consulting firm is seeking a Project / Field Engineer to support major transportation and infrastructure capital improvement projects throughout the Los Angeles area.

This position is part of a growing Program Management / Construction Management (PM/CM) team supporting active public-sector construction programs. The role is heavily focused on field engineering, construction oversight, inspections, contractor coordination, construction documentation, and stakeholder management.

This is not a design engineering position.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in the field, collaborating with contractors and project teams, solving construction challenges, and helping deliver complex infrastructure projects safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a field representative supporting contractors, project managers, designers, public agencies, utility companies, and project stakeholders.
• Perform field inspections and verify construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, standards, and safety requirements.
• Prepare daily reports, inspection documentation, progress updates, and field records.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, field changes, and construction issues through resolution.
• Support field meetings and coordinate communication between contractors, agencies, and project teams.
• Monitor construction progress and identify schedule, quality, safety, or coordination concerns.
• Assist with quantity verification, pay application review, cost tracking, and schedule support activities.
• Coordinate with utilities, third-party stakeholders, and adjacent project teams.
• Support testing and commissioning activities, punch list development, and project closeout documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records and construction documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 3-8+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Project Engineering
  • Field Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Inspection
  • Construction Administration
• Experience supporting active infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Construction plans and specifications
  • RFIs
  • Submittals
  • Construction documentation
  • Field coordination
  • Change management processes
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, designers, agency representatives, and stakeholder groups.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform field visits at active construction sites.

Preferred

• Experience supporting transportation, transit, rail, public works, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience working under public-agency requirements and construction programs.
• Experience serving as an owner representative, contractor representative, or consultant supporting public-sector construction projects.
• Experience with Bluebeam.
• Experience with Procore, Unifier, or similar construction management software.
• EIT certification preferred.
• PE license is a plus.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates may come from:

• Transportation Infrastructure
• Transit Construction
• Public Works Construction
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Construction Management Consulting
• Program Management / Construction Management (PM/CM)
• Public Agency Capital Projects
• Field Engineering
• Resident Engineering Support
• Construction Inspection Services

Experience supporting public infrastructure clients, transportation authorities, agencies, or large capital improvement programs is highly valued.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation:

• $60-$75/hour DOE
• Approximately $124,800-$156,000 annually

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time

Benefits and compensation may vary based on final offer package and candidate qualifications.

What Success Looks Like

The successful Project / Field Engineer will become a trusted field representative who can:

• Build credibility with contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and reliable project documentation.
• Support construction progress and issue resolution.
• Effectively communicate with project teams and agency representatives.
• Anticipate risks before they impact cost, schedule, quality, or compliance.

Operate independently in a fast-paced infrastructure construction environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $124000.00 - $156000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Compensation and Benefits: Base Salary - $60.00-$75.00/hour DOE.Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 100% employer-paid for employees; 50% for dependents.Retirement - 401K with employer matchPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Sick Time

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.