Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Kimley-Horn's Lubbock, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Field Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

The Construction Field Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating site and civil construction-phase services on large, complex projects to verify the constructed work substantially conforms to the approved design intent and contract documents prepared by Kimley-Horn. This role serves as the central point of integration between the design team, owner, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction during construction. Candidates must be open to relocation as needed.

The position requires strong organizational skills and professional judgment to manage high volumes of project information, including RFIs, submittals, meeting documentation, and field observations. The Construction Field Engineer oversees the timely and accurate review of contractor submittals and RFIs, facilitates and participates in construction meetings, and maintains clear, well-documented communication among all parties.

Through on-site construction observations and reporting, the role verifies that installed site and civil components are consistent with the plans, specifications, and applicable standards, and identifies potential deviations or constructability issues early. The Construction Field Engineer helps resolve issues in a manner consistent with the contract documents while supporting project schedule, quality, and risk management objectives.

This position plays a key role in bridging design and execution, protecting the owner's and designer's interests' thorough documentation, proactive coordination, and disciplined construction-phase oversight.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant construction experience, large-scale industrial experience preferred
• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Experience in construction management software preferred (i.e. Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid)
• Ability to interpret complex civil design plans and specifications
• Commitment to safety
• Strong communication skills

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.