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Office Engineer / Field Engineer

Own Your Future at Psomas Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Office Engineer / Field Engineer for our Construction Management Team in Northern California, you'll jump into exciting, high visibility transportation and public works projects that shape our local communities in the Greater Sacramento Region, Roseville, Chico and surrounding areas while gaining hands-on experience, expanding your skills, and building a rewarding career.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
• People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
• Meaningful Work: Community-impact projects plus ways to give back.

What You'll Do

As our Office Engineer / Field Engineer, you will support construction administration, field observation, and project documentation for active municipal projects. Project scope, complexity, size and duration vary depending on assignment. This position includes field-based work, requiting the ability and willingness to commute to active project site(s).

• Field Support & Construction Observation- Observe construction activities and support field operations on active transportation and public works projects.
• Project Documentation & Administration- Prepare and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, progress payments, and other project communications.
• Technical Support & Interpretation- Assist with interpretation of plans and specifications to support field and office construction decisions.
• Project Records & Compliance- Maintain project files, as-built documentation, schedules, and support prevailing wage and labor compliance tracking.
• Coordination & Communication- Facilitate communication between clients, contractors, and design teams to support project alignment and progress.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• 5 years of prior experience in civil infrastructure, public works, or development projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications
• Strong understanding of the construction process and field operations
• Familiarity with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) standards, specifications, and Construction Manual and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) procedures is preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on active construction sites, including uneven terrain, ladders, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.