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About the Role

Shimmick is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support a Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project in Austin, Texas. Shimmick is a dynamic infrastructure builder with over 100 years of expertise, known for innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, holding market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to field crews, ensuring accurate interpretation of drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Oversee layout, surveying, and grade control to maintain project accuracy.
• Manage and implement construction methodologies and best practices in collaboration with the superintendent and project team.
• Support superintendent in day-to-day tasks.
• Manage subcontractors scopes to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate and interface with inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage assigned Force Account work.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure work meets quality standards and project specifications.
• Document and resolve non-conformances with the Quality Control/Project team.
• Assist in safety audits and enforce compliance with OSHA and Shimmick safety policies.
• Promote a safety-first culture by proactively identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules.
• Track material quantities, labor hours, and equipment utilization to support cost control efforts.
• Identify and help resolve potential project delays or budget overruns.
• Work closely with the Project Team to facilitate smooth execution.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and as-built documentation.
• Participate in daily and weekly construction meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
• Serve as a liaison between the field and office, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.
• Utilize construction management software such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Procore, Microsoft Office Packages, CMiC.
• Maintain organized field records and documentation for closeout and future reference.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years of relevant heavy civil experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 5+ years experience in heavy civil construction with an understanding of construction methods, means, and materials.
• Experience in waste water/water treatment plants, mechanical, and/or process piping.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor and high-paced field environments.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.

Skills

• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD
• Procore
• Microsoft Office Packages
• CMiC
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving

Location

• Austin, Texas

Work Type

• Field Engineering
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 4+ years relevant heavy civil experience
• 5+ years experience in heavy civil construction

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $105,000 - $125,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• FSA participation
• HSA participation
• Employer paid STD
• Employer paid LTD
• Employer paid basic life
• Employer paid AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Voluntary hospital indemnity
• Voluntary critical illness insurance
• Voluntary legal protection
• Voluntary identity theft protection

About the Company

• Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry.
• With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change.
• As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success.

Equal Opportunity

• AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.