Field Engineer - Rail
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. Balfour Beatty scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary
The Field Engineer supports the Project Manager and is responsible for the oversight of most major aspects of the project, including organizing the acquisition of materials, equipment, and workers, planning for costs, and supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent on various tasks.
The base compensation range for role of Field Engineer in San Diego, CA posted above is $73,000 to $ 110, 000.
Job Functions
Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foreman and crews to ensure that work plans are tracked and analyzed to maximize efficiency and safety
Assist in developing and updating the project schedule.
Ensure quality objectives are being met for the project
May supervise the work of other project resources and provide mentoring and coaching
Prepare field material take-offs
Initiate and prepare requisitions for the procurement of services, materials, and equipment necessary to support the project schedule
Schedule and coordinate the release of construction design documents in support of the construction schedule
Assist in cost tracking and help maintain budget controls
Track quantities, materials, and equipment usage on-site
Additional responsibilities requested by Project Management team
Conduct safety audits, perform job hazard analyses (JHAs), manage site-specific safety plans and support our Safety/Zero Harm culture
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field of study required
5 years of Heavy Civil/Rail construction experience in a related Engineer role required
Design-build construction project experience is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Primavera P6 required
Heavy Civils & Rail construction project experience preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus