Field Engineer – Heavy Highway​/Civil Construction

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

• Join a stable, respected heavy highway contractor doing meaningful infrastructure work across the Chicago suburbs
• Hands‑on field engineering role with real ownership (not stuck behind a desk)
• Strong comp package for the level: $70,000–$80,000 base plus benefits and a company vehicle
• Variety in projects, people, and job sites keeps the work interesting and fast‑moving
• Great fit for someone early‑career who wants to learn real construction the right way

On‑site, full‑time in the field across Chicagoland (youll start your day at the jobsite and work closely with the project team).

Note: This role is a fit for either
:

• A recent U.S. bachelors grad in Civil Engineering or Construction Management,
  or
• Someone with 1+ year of heavy civil/heavy highway construction experience

Please do not submit candidates who:

• Have a masters degree in civil engineering
  , or
• Did not complete their undergraduate degree in the U.S.

Our client is a well‑established heavy highway / civil construction contractor known for delivering high‑quality infrastructure projects with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and getting the work done the right way.

• Support heavy highway projects as a Field Engineer (bridges/roadways/IDOT‑style work)
• Work daily with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and crews
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure proper certifications per contract requirements
• Maintain daily field documentation (reports, schedules, photos, tracking)
• Monitor subcontractor progress and support schedule execution
  
  Help manage and balance concrete deliveries and pours
• Assist with closeout tasks, quantities, and job cost reporting
• Work outdoors year‑round; occasional second shift during phase changes

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a U.S. university
• 0–5 years of experience (field/engineering internships/co‑ops count for entry level)
• Exposure to heavy highway / heavy civil construction is strongly preferred
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred
• Comfortable working on active jobsites and collaborating with field crews
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office;
  Bluebeam familiarity is a plus
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel locally to job sites

• Field‑first culture: youll learn fast and be treated like part of the core project team
• Strong support from PMs/Supers and clear expectations day‑to‑day
• Good mix of autonomy + structure (you own your work, but youre not on an island)
• Real impact: youll see your work take shape in the field, not just in a spreadsheet

Job Type: Full‑time

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance