Field Engineer

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now, or in the future. The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $140,000 depending upon experience. TPZP, a Tutor Perini joint venture company, is the selected contractor for the California High Speed Rail – Construction Package One (CP‑1).

The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Construction Package 1 (CP‑1) is the first significant construction contract on the Initial Operating Section of the High-Speed Rail project in California’s Central Valley. The contract covers a 32‑mile stretch between Avenue 19 in Madera County and East American Avenue in Fresno County, including major work elements in downtown Fresno: 12 roadway/railroad grade separations, two mainline viaducts, one tunnel, realignments of existing railroad tracks, utility relocations, roadway relocations, two trench sections, and a major river crossing over the San Joaquin River.

• Review project plans and develop a construction schedule in coordination with project-wide activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on advanced material acquisitions and pre‑construction deliverables.
• Assist with obtaining quotes and drafting contracts to meet project requirements.
• Prepare construction work‑plan packages and coordinate pre‑construction meetings, ensuring all prerequisites are identified and completed.
• Prepare, update, and distribute work‑activity schedules/updates, and communicate across discipline groups and agencies to ensure proper advance notifications and coordination of start times.
• Monitor and participate daily in field construction processes.
• Provide layout checks and technical reviews of work against requirements.
• Obtain confirmations from design engineers as needed.
• Assist with subcontract administration and permanent material supplier coordination through monitoring correspondence, submittals, RFIs, and performance records; maintain accurate payment records.
• Assist in preparing monthly reporting for progress payments, schedule updates, and problem/issue tracking and resolution.
• Provide accurate and factual assessments of project performance.
• Participate in change orders and claims management.
• Develop and manage relationships with owners, subcontractors, consultants, and field personnel.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and productive environment through enforcement of procedures.
• Maintain project integrity and reputation through compliance with high standards of workplace safety and construction best practices.
• Identify and resolve changing site conditions or other impacts during planning of the work.
• Coordinate and attend pre‑bid and construction meetings.
• Develop quality checks and coordinate permits from appropriate entities.
• Assist in preparing crossing applications and work plans, assuring quality control by subcontractor.
• Manage and submit project close‑out in coordination with the client and third parties.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related accredited field.
• At least 5 years of construction experience on heavy civil projects.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA requirements.
• Experience with project controls techniques (cost accounting, basic estimating, forecasting, and contracts).
• Strong working knowledge of the critical‑path method and resource scheduling (preferred).
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic; highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Working knowledge and experience with Primavera P6 (preferred).

Equal Opportunity Employer.