Field Civil Engineer I

Is working 9 to 5 in an office setting not your dream? Do you desire the freedom afforded to those fortunate individuals whose office resides outside? If so, then this position could be right for you!

The Agency of Transportation has an exciting opportunity in the field of construction oversight and is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for a Field Civil Engineer position. This is a standard 40-hour a week position but may require working contractor hours, which may include some nights and weekends with overtime available. This is an engineering position within the Construction Section where we provide inspection and oversight services on heavy highway construction projects, including roadway, bridge, railroad, with the occasional rock blasting, rail trail, or even a covered bridge project.  

The selected candidate for this position will be assigned to a construction project to learn about some of the following during the construction season:  

• Acting as an inspector by observing, verifying, measuring, documenting the work performed by Contractors, and making payments for acceptable work.
• Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project.
• Construction materials sampling and testing.
• Reviewing and checking project records and documentation.
• Setting up and operating survey equipment, tabulating data and performing calculations in the field.

The career path for this position is linear, with the first step becoming a proficient inspector. Then an office engineer and chief inspector roles are next, and subsequently followed by becoming a Resident Engineer, who oversees and manages the Contract daily to ensure compliance with construction processes and materials to be incorporated into the project. If gaining design experience is a must, The Agency of Transportation does offer rotational positions that allow for construction during the construction season and the ability to gain design experience in the construction “off-season”.  

At the Agency of Transportation’s Construction Section, you are not applying for a job, but rather deciding upon a lifestyle.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.
OR
Associates degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field AND two (2) years of experience in engineering OR licensure as an Engineer Intern.
OR
College senior in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.