Service - Field - Engineering

Field Engineer

Ames Construction has been building America for more than 60 years, and the people who work here are the reason we continue to succeed.

We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial contractor building critical infrastructure, including highways, bridges, mines, dams, rail, and more. Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.

The Field Engineer is responsible for managing large and complex construction work at the project site to ensure operations run safely, smoothly, and effectively. These duties might include working on road, bridge, building, steel structures, or other large projects. Designs temporary structures used during construction with emphasis on safety considerations

Inspects installed equipment and technologies. Directs foremen or workers on-site

Conducts research and accurately reports on project status

Performs quality control inspections and checks work for compliance with contract documents

Verifies proper materials are used, and that the installations meet project timelines and requirements

Affirms safety compliance and enforces proper protocols and PPE on site

May oversee project budget and communications

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field

A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience as a field engineer or similar role

Well-versed in technical aspects of field projects, including machinery, equipment, and construction processes

Ability to work in adverse weather and occasional overtime and weekends

Travel – This role will be expected to travel to project locations, sometimes nationally

Construction site environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.