Construction Field Engineer

Note: This position is only open to individuals who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. We do not offer sponsorship or handle visa/work permit applications.

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at various job sites throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

Note: In addition to salary, the bonus potential is 10–15% of salary based on project performance.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established heavy highway and civil construction contractor known for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. With a focus on safety, collaboration, and innovation, they take pride in completing complex projects that improve transportation and community access.

Job Description

• Serve as the on-site Field Engineer for heavy highway and civil construction projects
• Collaborate daily with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Crews
• Coordinate materials and ensure all certifications meet contract specs
• Track project progress, maintain reports, and document site activity
• Oversee subcontractor performance and timelines
• Balance and manage concrete deliveries and pours
• Assist with project close-out and reporting
• Work in a variety of outdoor environments and occasionally second shift
• Travel to job sites within a 1-hour radius of Chicagoland or Northwest Indiana
• Start each day directly at the job site
• Company vehicle provided

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in construction (2-5 years preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Prior experience working for a contractor preferred
• Heavy highway construction experience strongly preferred
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus
• Local to the Chicagoland or NW Indiana area (within 1 hour of job sites)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn construction software

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Competitive salary + bonus potential (10–15% of salary based on project performance)
• Hands-on, dynamic field role with autonomy and variety
• Company vehicle provided
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation & holidays, disability coverage
• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor on meaningful infrastructure projects

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