Construction Field Engineer- Data Center Construction (Traveling)

Job Title: Construction Field Engineer – Data Center Construction

Location: Turkey, TX (On-Site)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 50–60 hours/week

Compensation: $29.00 – $36.00/hour and Daily Per Diem

Position Overview

BHI is seeking an on-site Field Engineer to support active construction on a large-scale data center project in Turkey, Texas. Working directly alongside our Superintendents and Project Managers, you will serve as the technical liaison between engineering documents and field execution, ensuring quality control, schedule adherence, and accurate subcontractor coordination.

Earning Potential & Benefits

• Base Pay: $29.00 – $36.00/hour (DOE)

• Weekly Overtime: 10–20 hours regular weekly overtime at 1.5x base pay

• Per Diem: Daily site per diem paid weekly to eligible non-local candidates

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Retirement: 401(k) with company match

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Field Documentation: Manage on-site RFIs, submittals, design changes, and ensure crews are building from the latest issued-for-construction (IFC) drawing revisions.

• Quality Assurance & Verification: Perform daily field walkthroughs to verify civil, structural, and MEP installations against drawings, BIM models, and project specifications.

• Trade & Subcontractor Coordination: Assist the Superintendent with daily logistics, material deliveries, three-week lookahead schedules, and trade staging.

• Reporting & Tracking: Compile comprehensive daily construction progress reports, track unit quantities, and document site conditions using construction management software.

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce site-specific safety protocols, participate in daily job hazard analyses (JHAs), and address site safety observations immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1–3 years of field engineering, construction coordination, or survey/layout experience on industrial, mission-critical, utility, or large commercial projects.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent field experience.

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, Bluebeam Revu, or Oracle Primavera (P6) preferred.

• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference civil, architectural, and MEP blueprints and specifications.

• Site Requirements: Ability to work extended hours in West Texas field conditions, safely navigate active construction terrain, and work on-site in Turkey, TX throughout the work week.

About BHI

With more than 50 years of industry leadership, BHI delivers turnkey civil, electrical, and infrastructure construction solutions across the United States. We build high-performing teams grounded in safety, integrity, and career advancement.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We cannot sponsor employment visas at this time. BHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disability/Vets).

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