Field Engineer - New Graduate - Heavy Civil Infrastructure - May 2027 Start

Fay is part of S&B USA Construction, a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all of our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality.

We are seeking highly motivated Civil Engineering and Construction Management graduates to join our team as Field Engineers beginning in May 2027. This is an entry-level opportunity to build hands‑on experience supporting the construction of major highway, bridge and other heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region.

What You’ll Gain

As a Field Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers and Superintendents while gaining hands‑on experience on major transportation infrastructure projects. You will be exposed to the complete construction process—from project planning and estimating through field execution, quality control, scheduling and project closeout.

Career Path

Field Engineer → Project Engineer → Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager

Basic Position Summary Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in managing all aspects of a construction project including the financial administration, cost reporting and field activities. This position is predominately based in the field.

Responsibilities/Functions

• Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings
• Has a clear understand specifications, drawings, standards, and subcontractor & supplier scope of work, etc.
• Demonstrates, communicates, and reinforces all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Interprets specifications, designs and drawings and prepares quantity takeoffs
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Verifies work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities;
• Maintains submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings
• Ensures craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; verifies cost codes to all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost
• Maintains as-built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate
• Maintains RFI logs
• Participates in constructability reviews and value engineering functions
• Develops, implements and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation
• Takes weekly jobsite photographs
• Works with the Safety Department to insure that project safety records are accurately maintained
• Assists in quality control activities
• Assists in preparing project status reports and participates in project status meetings; assists in development of meeting minutes
• Assists in project close‑out activities
• May support estimates as needed
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

Essential skills and experience

Target Candidates:
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field who will graduate between December 2026 and May 2027.

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience
• 0-4 years of field construction experience required position specific
• Previous internship or co-op experience with a heavy civil, highway, bridge, transportation or general construction contractor is preferred but not required.
• E.I.T. preferred but not required
• Ability to mentor less experienced personnel
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• Excellent computer skills
• Thorough understanding of cost analysis & estimating
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to Carry tools and equipment,climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see and hear well (either naturally or…