SkillBridge Field Engineer Program

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ESI’s
Skill Bridge Field Engineer Program provides a hands‑on opportunity designed to transition Active Duty Service Members into the commercial construction industry through real‑world jobsite experience. Participants support active construction projects by assisting Superintendents and site teams with daily operations, field documentation, subcontractor coordination, safety enforcement, quality control, and schedule support while upholding ESI’s standards for safety and quality. The program combines on‑job training with structured instruction led by experienced field leadership, providing exposure to construction fundamentals, drawings, RFIs, site layout, materials management, and jobsite leadership.

By the end of the program, the Skill Bridge participant will demonstrate proficiency in:

• Field documentation and drawing control
• Safety enforcement (OSHA & company standards)
• Subcontractor coordination and communication
• Schedule support and look‑ahead planning
• Site layout, elevations, and quality control
• Leadership and supervision of field labor

• Must be an Active Duty Service member in the United States Military.
• Must be approved, or be able to attain approval, for a 60‑90 day minimum Skill Bridge opportunity.
• Demonstrate leadership, integrity, perseverance, reliability, respect, self‑discipline, dedication, and dependability.
• Possess organizational skills and be detail‑oriented.
• Demonstrate personal motivation, initiative, and potential for growth.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision and limited direction.
• Shows an aptitude for management and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Limited knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs; specifically, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Effective and professional communication and interaction with supervisors, employees, and others, whether individually or in a team environment, are vital aspects of the role.

• Fast‑paced working environment.
• Working environment may be busy and noisy.
• This position requires outdoor work, with exposure to various weather conditions.
• This role may occasionally require working in high, precarious places; near fumes or airborne particles; and handling toxic or caustic chemicals. There is also a risk of electrical shock and vibration in certain situations.
• The work environment noise level is usually loud.

• This position may require frequent travel by motor vehicle.
• The role may involve extended hours on construction sites, necessitating physical stamina to move around the premises.
• The ability to lift and/or move materials and tools is essential, with a maximum weight limit of 50lbs. These tasks may vary and are not required to be performed daily.

Travel required based on project location.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

It is ESI’s commitment to incorporate Equal Opportunity and diversity principles in all aspects of work.