Project Engineer - Field - Midwest

R-2 CONTRACTORS

Project Engineer
- Field

Heavy Civil Underground Power Infrastructure

Position: Project Engineer
- Field

Industry: Heavy Civil / Underground Power Infrastructure

Work Environment: Field-based | Active project sites | Travel required

Since 2009, R-2 Contractors has been a trusted leader in Civil & Underground construction, specializing in power infrastructure projects nationwide. From renewable energy to major utility work, we deliver expert excavation, grading, trenching, and foundation services that keep communities connected and moving forward.

What truly sets us apart is our culture. At R-2, we are a team of people who are hungry to take on challenging projects, humble enough to learn, grow, and collaborate, and smart in how we plan, build, and solve problems. We believe in showing up for each other, doing things the right way, and owning every aspect of our work.

The Field Project Engineer supports project management and field leadership on active heavy civil underground power infrastructure projects. This position works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders to help coordinate field activities, maintain accurate project documentation, track production and quantities, and keep information moving between the field and project management team.

This is a field-focused development role for someone who wants hands‑on exposure to complex civil construction. The successful candidate will be organized, adaptable, safety‑minded, willing to learn, and comfortable working in fast‑changing jobsite conditions where priorities can shift quickly.

Work Location MI – Midwest

Salary $70k - $110K DOE

Work Schedule 50 hrs. Weekly

Travel Position on various project sites

• Support day‑to‑day field operations and coordination under the direction of project management and field leadership.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, details, and project documents to support field execution.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change documentation, meeting notes, daily reports, and document control.
• Track installed quantities, production, materials, deliveries, and other project information as assigned.
• Help compare field conditions and completed work against plans, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
• Coordinate information with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and owners as directed.
• Identify drawing conflicts, field discrepancies, missing information, or potential issues and elevate them promptly to project leadership.
• Assist with material takeoffs, procurement coordination, delivery tracking, and verification of materials received in the field.
• Support schedule updates, short‑term planning, progress reporting, cost tracking, and change management activities.
• Maintain organized and accurate project records, photos, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, inspections, and coordination activities.
• Support quality control and help verify that work is completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Follow all company and project safety requirements and immediately communicate unsafe conditions or concerns.
• Adapt to changing field conditions, project priorities and assignments while maintaining a high level of ownership and follow‑through.
• Perform additional project and field support duties as assigned.

• Heavy civil construction and underground utilities.
• 2 plus years’ experience preferred
• Utility‑scale power infrastructure and renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, BESS, and related civil scopes.
• Substation civil work and…