Field Engineer

Orion Innovation

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Houston, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Field Engineer assists the project team with on-site coordination, quantity tracking, and daily progress monitoring. They are responsible for reviewing project plans, verifying material deliveries, and maintaining accurate documentation under supervision.

Qualifications

You are pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. You possess basic understanding of construction drawings and are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. You demonstrate developing organizational and documentation skills, with a willingness to learn and work in a field environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Construction Management

Engineering

Construction drawings

Specifications

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

InEight

Job Description

Position Summary

The Field Engineer supports the project team by assisting with on-site coordination, quantity tracking, documentation, and daily progress monitoring. This role is designed as a developmental position, providing hands-on exposure to field operations, project controls, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend and observe pre-job and planning meetings.

  • Review project plans, schedules, and related documentation.

  • Track installed quantities in the field and assist with progress reporting.

  • Verify material deliveries and track delivery tickets for accuracy.

  • Observe and report daily progress on assigned job sites.

  • Maintain accurate quantity logs and material delivery records.

  • Begin developing communication skills with customers and vendors under guidance.

  • Assist with project layout, measurements, and field documentation under direct supervision.

  • Learn and utilize InEight or other project tracking systems for reporting and documentation.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Basic understanding of construction drawings and specifications.

  • Developing organizational and documentation skills.

  • Ability to coordinate and communicate with Project Managers and Superintendents.

  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook preferred).

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

  • Internship or field experience is a plus but not required.

  • Willingness to work in a field environment and travel as needed.

Orion Innovation

Orion Innovation delivers services for innovation management, particularly in the cultural and not for profit sectors. Services can be done on a consultancy, interim or fixed term basis. Orion Innovation is specialized in programme development and management. Clients are national and international ngo's, governments and not for profit organizations.
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