Field Engineer - Heavy Highway / Civil Construction

Company: Orion Placement
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a stable, respected heavy highway contractor doing meaningful infrastructure work across the Chicago suburbs Hands-on field engineering role with real ownership (not stuck behind a desk) Strong comp package for the level: $70,000–$80,000 base plus benefits and a company vehicle Variety in projects, people, and job sites keeps the work interesting and fast-moving Great fit for someone early-career who wants to learn real construction the right way Location On-site, full-time in the field across Chicagoland (youll start your day at the jobsite and work closely with the project team). Note: This role is a fit for either : A recent U.S. bachelors grad in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or Someone with 1 year of heavy civil/heavy highway construction experience Please do not submit candidates who: Have a masters degree in civil engineering , or Did not complete their undergraduate degree in the U.S. About Our Client Our client is a well-established heavy highway / civil construction contractor known for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and getting the work done the right way. Job Description Support heavy highway projects as a Field Engineer (bridges/roadways/IDOT -style work) Work daily with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and crews Coordinate material deliveries and ensure proper certifications per contract requirements Maintain daily field documentation (reports, schedules, photos, tracking) Monitor subcontractor progress and support schedule execution Help manage and balance concrete deliveries and pours Assist with closeout tasks, quantities, and job cost reporting Work outdoors year-round; occasional second shift during phase changes Qualifications Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a U.S. university 0–5 years of experience (field/engineering internships/co-ops count for entry level) Exposure to heavy highway / heavy civil construction is strongly preferred OSHA 10 or 30 preferred Comfortable working on active jobsites and collaborating with field crews Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Bluebeam familiarity is a plus Valid drivers license and willingness to travel locally to job sites Why Youll Love Working Here Field-first culture: youll learn fast and be treated like part of the core project team Strong support from PMs/Supers and clear expectations day-to-day Good mix of autonomy structure (you own your work, but youre not on an island) Real impact: youll see your work take shape in the field, not just in a spreadsheet JPC-541 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

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