Construction Field Engineer

Our Philadelphia, PA office has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Field Engineer to join our team! This position offers the opportunity to engage on a multi-year construction project, as well as support additional construction related projects in the Philadelphia area. This position will be based out of the Brown and Caldwell office in Philadelphia, PA but will include part-to-full time site presence on ongoing construction projects.

The candidate will require effective communication skills and knowledge of the engineering, construction and commissioning phases of projects utilizing traditional project delivery platforms. The effective execution of this role will include support of both senior project management as well as field construction delivery forces. Candidates with engineering background with ability to be involved with design as well as construction services would be highly desired.

Detailed Description

This role will support a wide range of tasks during the overall life cycle of projects; Primary focus at the offset will be on delivering field engineering and inspection services for an infrastructure construction project solution to a local client. The successful candidate will work closely with the project lead, and associated project management and technical staff. Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide full time construction inspection and oversight for local infrastructure construction project
• Facilitate an effective, engaged and high-performing partnership with all project stakeholders
• Collaborate with a local project delivery ream, including Construction Inspection Lead, Project Manager and Technical Leads
• Review design and bidding documents for completeness, constructability and biddability.
• Be proactive in risk identification, management, mitigation, and solving project problems.
• Coordinate to resolve issues in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers and regulatory agencies, and the effected public.
• Support compliance for all construction management team members with company’s and client’s health and safety training requirements.
• Utilize the Client’s Construction Management Information System (CMIS).
• Prepare effective and accurate internal and external reports pertaining to job status, written documents, and reports.
• Generate project correspondence, including responses to Contractor correspondence, in a timely manner to avoid delay, to convey Owner’s position, and to protect the Owner’s interests.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Review construction work progress daily. Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, codes, and permits
• Prepare and review daily reports documenting weather, equipment, manpower, and construction activities, and daily progress photos, as well as monthly progress reports for project stakeholders
• Lead and/or assist with commissioning, testing, and start-up of process systems/equipment or facilities
• Prepare effective and accurate record documents and all project, permit, and contract close-out documentation.

Desired Skills and Experience

• BS in engineering or construction management, environmental/civil engineering or related discipline required
• EIT or CMIT required, ability to obtain PE in state of PA within 2 years preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the construction administration and inspection of municipal infrastructure water and wastewater facilities or related industry
• Proven field experience in coordination of the primary responsibilities essential to the position as stated above.
• Proven track record of successfully supporting construction inspection or management of infrastructure construction projects
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in the implementation of the daily execution of key functions while coordinating with engineering, field management and building trade staff.
• Ability to walk around a construction site of varying size and topography to perform inspections and ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting critical construction activities
• Ability to perform field work in adverse conditions (temperatures, precipitation, wind) as needed.
• Ability to travel to work sites regionally up to 100% of the time.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, steel toed boots (or other approved to protection, etc.
• Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 foot typically) to access structure for visual inspection and ability to lift objects on job sites less than 30 pounds

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending on skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $72,000 - $98,000

Location B: $79,000 - $108,000

Location C: $87,000 - $118,000

You can view which BC location applies to you If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long-term care insurance. Click to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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