Field Project Engineer – Environmental / Heavy Civil

Field Project Engineer – Environmental & Heavy Civil ConstructionLocation: Ocean Township, NJFull-Time | Immediate OpeningCompensation: $25–$30/hour + Overtime & Prevailing Wage OpportunitiesTypical Total Earnings: No less than $75,000–$90,000+ a year depending on project assignments and hours.About the PositionWe are seeking a Field Project Engineer to join an established environmental and heavy civil construction contractor.This is not a design engineering position. This is a hands-on, field-based construction role for someone who wants to work directly on active job sites and build a career in project management, construction operations, or field supervision.You will work alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, and clients on environmental remediation, heavy civil, ecological restoration, and water infrastructure projects.The position offers significant exposure to the complete construction process and is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who wants to learn projects from the field up.ResponsibilitiesSupport Project Managers and Site Superintendents on active construction projectsWork directly with in-house construction crews in the fieldCoordinate and oversee subcontractors and daily site activitiesTrack project progress, manpower, materials, and field conditionsComplete daily field reports and project documentationParticipate in daily safety meetings and jobsite safety activitiesAssist with field sampling, surveying, and data collectionSupport project scheduling, estimating, and construction logisticsAssist with reports, work plans, drawings, and other project documentationCommunicate with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnelHelp identify and resolve field issues as they ariseEnsure work is completed according to project requirements, safety standards, quality requirements, and environmental regulationsTravel to project sites as required, including overnight travelIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate is someone who wants to be in the field rather than sitting behind a desk designing projects.We are interested in candidates with 0–5 years of experience in construction, environmental work, civil construction, remediation, utilities, infrastructure, or a related field.You may currently be working as a:Field EngineerProject EngineerAssistant Project ManagerProject CoordinatorConstruction CoordinatorEnvironmental ScientistEnvironmental TechnicianField TechnicianA Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Life Science, Physical Science, or a related discipline is preferred.Previous experience with environmental remediation, heavy civil construction, excavation, utilities, water/wastewater, groundwater, soil sampling, surveying, site work, or subcontractor coordination is highly desirable but not required.Candidates should have strong communication and computer skills, a safe driving record, and the ability to travel up to 50% overnight depending on project assignments.AutoCAD experience is a plus.What We're Really Looking ForWe're looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working outdoors on active construction sites.You don't need to be a design engineer. You need to be someone who wants to understand how projects are actually built.This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants exposure to field operations, project management, estimating, scheduling, subcontractor management, safety, environmental remediation, and heavy civil construction.The position provides a strong career path toward Project Manager, Superintendent, or Construction Operations leadership.Compensation & Benefits$25–$30/hour based on experienceOvertime opportunitiesPrevailing-wage project opportunitiesTypical annual earnings of $75,000–$90,000+, depending on assignments and hours100% employer-paid health insurance premiumsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Quarterly profit sharingAutomatic 4% employer 401(k) contributionsHands-on training and career developmentOpportunity to work on meaningful environmental and infrastructure projects