Structural Field Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Work Environment: On-site | Approximately 80% Field / 20% Office
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Structural Field Engineer to support structural engineering and construction activities for a large-scale industrial/manufacturing facility in Austin, TX. This position will work closely with engineering, construction, and project teams to help ensure structural designs are executed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
This is a highly field-focused position, with approximately 80% of the role performed in the field and 20% in an office environment. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of structural engineering/design knowledge and hands-on construction execution experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Field Engineering & Quality Control: Perform regular site walks and field observations to verify construction activities align with structural drawings, specifications, and design intent. Collect field measurements, document observations, identify deficiencies, and communicate issues to engineering and construction teams.
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Construction Support: Provide engineering interpretation and technical support to construction teams. Assist with RFIs, field changes, clashes, non-conformance items, and corrective actions.
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Constructability Reviews: Review structural models, drawings, and existing field conditions to identify potential constructability issues and provide practical recommendations.
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Engineering Judgment: Apply structural engineering knowledge and independent judgment to evaluate field conditions, make appropriate technical assumptions, and develop solutions to project-related issues.
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Project Coordination: Collaborate with structural engineers, construction managers, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of field issues.
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Pre-Construction Support: Participate in pre-construction meetings and communicate critical structural design requirements before construction activities begin.
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Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve structural details, designs, construction methods, and overall constructability based on field observations and project experience.
Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in structural engineering/design and/or construction execution involving buildings or facilities.
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Experience supporting high-tech, industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, data center, solar, battery, or similar large-scale facilities is strongly preferred.
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
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Working knowledge of applicable U.S. building codes and structural design standards.
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Strong understanding of construction practices involving structural steel and concrete.
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Previous experience with construction management, construction support, construction administration, field engineering, or construction QA/QC.
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Familiarity with Revizto and/or Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
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Familiarity with Revit Structure is a plus.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and operate effectively with limited supervision.
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Ability to manage multiple field issues and priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.