FlatironDragados

Builds infrastructure across the United States and Canada

Field Engineer - MEP

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVirginia Beach, VA, USA$80k - $90k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
At least 2 years of construction engineering experience is required.
Beginner knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and standards applicable to the project is required.
The ability to assume responsibility and interface and communicate effectively with others is required.
The ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment is required.

Responsibilities

Meet daily with project crews to review the production schedule and confirm materials, equipment, and resources are available so production can continue on schedule and within budget.
Collect, coordinate, and analyze shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data throughout the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
Provide technical input for the project work plan and scheduling, identifying production, materials, equipment, or process risks that could negatively affect budget or schedule.
Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections to track project performance accurately, and document daily activities using company-approved methods and technologies.
Submit accurate project quantity inputs and controls using assigned project cost coding to support accurate financial reporting; coordinate cost coding with finance and accounting teams for employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor needs.
Review and approve daily timecards for company construction crews, and work with the Office Manager, payroll, and construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries as needed.
Review project specifications for quality assurance before, during, and after project work; initiate and manage certificates, inspections, and other construction-production documentation at the project site.
Work with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout, ensure utility and commercial lines are marked before production, and initiate and manage required permits.
Assist with developing design drawings and provide technical input as needed.
Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedules, and crews as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management is preferred.

Overview

Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges?

As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.

Join our landmark infrastructure project that is expanding one of the East Coast’s most iconic and vital transportation corridors, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel. This 17.6‑mile bridge‑tunnel complex, recognized as an engineering marvel of the modern world, is undergoing a major design‑build expansion with the construction of the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel to enhance capacity, safety, and reliability for travelers between Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore.

The new bored tunnel (a first‑of‑its‑kind in the Mid‑Atlantic) will carry southbound traffic while the existing tunnel will carry northbound traffic, significantly improving traffic flow and operational redundancy. This project offers an exceptional opportunity to work on challenging marine construction, deep foundation, and tunnel structures that will have a lasting impact on regional mobility and commerce.

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Apply now and transform your career with us.

What you will be doing

Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
2+ years of construction engineering experience required.
Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

About the Company

FlatironDragados

Builds infrastructure across the United States and Canada

FlatironDragados builds civil infrastructure for public and private owners, including roads, bridges, transit, airports, dams, water facilities, tunnels and marine works. Its projects include the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion in Virginia. Owners pay under construction contracts, including agreements that combine design with building and public-private partnerships. The company also works in joint ventures, bringing its construction teams together with partner contractors on major projects. FlatironDragados formed in 2025, operates across the United States and Canada and has its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 2025

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