Field Engineer

United Infrastructure Group (UIG) continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the Southeast, with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees who thrive in a professional, family-oriented environment. We are committed to developing the best workforce possible through continuous recruiting, training, and advancement of industry professionals.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support that mission and includes:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% matching up to 4%
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

As a Field Engineer with United Infrastructure Group, you will be responsible for on-site project administration, engineering, and scheduling. You will work closely with project managers and construction teams to manage daily operations, monitor budgets, and ensure project documentation and schedules are updated and aligned with project goals. This role plays a critical part in the successful execution of large-scale heavy highway construction projects.

• Manage and oversee routine project documentation and scheduling activities on site
• Review subcontractor pay estimates and prepare owner pay estimates for management approval
• Supervise and maintain project cost reports and lead review meetings with stakeholders
• Oversee project Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule and update as needed
• Manage and maintain project document control systems
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure work aligns with project scope and schedule
• Identify potential project issues early and develop recommended solutions
• Assist with preparation of job budgets, change orders, and forecasting reports for managerial review
  
  Provide support during project review meetings and present technical data when necessary

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in heavy/highway construction
• Experience on projects over $20 million in value
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, paving, bridge construction, retaining walls, and other highway construction scopes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; JDEdwards experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong time management skills

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods during a regular 8+ hour shift
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb
• Must be able to frequently lift at least 25 lbs and carry up to 15 lbs
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and work at heights up to 60 feet
• Exposure to dust, dirt, grease, noise, and construction-related materials
• Outdoor field work at active construction sites in various weather conditions
• Regular exposure to heavy equipment, moving machinery, and construction materials
• May require climbing scaffolding, ladders, and accessing confined or elevated work spaces
• Work may involve substances such as oil, concrete, fuel, and related construction materials

• 18 years of age or older
• Able to pass a drug test
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Open to working different shifts as needed
• Have reliable transportation to and from job sites
• Willing to travel for multi-state project assignments

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.