Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer/Field

Location: Silver Spring, MD (DC Metro Area) – Approximately 50% Travel to Regional Job Sites Required

Pay Range: $95,000-$110,000

Benefits: Access to Benefits Package

Position Summary:

A well-established specialty contractor is seeking a Project Engineer/Field to join its team in the DC Metro Area . This hybrid role—balanced between field operations and office-based coordination—is designed for candidates with 3–5 years of engineering experience who are looking to deepen their involvement in project execution, technical problem-solving, and the commercial aspects of construction.

The Project Engineer/Field will play a key role in the successful delivery of complex ground-related infrastructure projects, working closely with field teams, clients, and technical staff to ensure performance, quality, and safety standards are met. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking career growth into technical leadership or project management within a high-performance, hands-on construction environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate planning, scheduling, and technical activities across assigned construction sites
• Perform and document field quality control inspections to ensure conformance with project requirements
• Monitor job progress, material usage, and subcontractor activity, and assist with schedule alignment
• Support the development of technical documentation and project submittals
• Identify and help resolve field challenges in coordination with field and office personnel
• Participate in estimating, material takeoffs, and preconstruction planning
• Attend progress meetings and coordinate communication between crews, third-party reviewers, and clients
• Track project milestones and support reporting, change documentation, and closeout efforts
• Begin to engage with budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling workflows as part of broader project learning

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–5 years of experience in site-based construction, preferably involving complex earthwork or structural systems
• Prior experience in a field engineering or site coordination role
• Strong communicator comfortable working with field personnel, clients, and design professionals
• Familiarity with construction activity in the DC Metro Area is a plus
• Highly organized and proactive with a focus on safety and quality

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Relevant academic or practical background in soils, structures, and construction field methods
• EIT certification preferred or in progress
• Willingness and ability to travel to job sites across the region (approx. 50%)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with construction design or scheduling software is a plus
• Strong teamwork, documentation, and field troubleshooting skills

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