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About the Role

This entry-level opportunity is for a recent graduate to begin a career in heavy-civil and bridge construction. The Field Engineer will support day-to-day construction operations under the guidance of experienced field leadership, receiving hands-on training and mentorship. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn the fundamentals of building, track progress, solve problems, and contribute to the safe and timely delivery of quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support daily field operations, including tracking productivity, materials, and equipment against the project schedule.
• Assist with quantity tracking, quality control inspections, and documentation of field work.
• Help prepare and maintain as-built drawings, RFIs, submittals, and daily field reports.
• Coordinate with surveyors, subcontractors, and craft supervision to keep work areas organized and on sequence.
• Participate in job-site safety programs, toolbox talks, and inspections, reinforcing AB's zero-incident safety culture.
• Support scheduling efforts by monitoring progress and flagging constraints to the project team.
• Work closely with the project engineer and superintendent to troubleshoot field issues as they arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, completed or expected within the year.
• No prior full-time work experience required.
• Internship, co-op, or coursework exposure to heavy-civil, bridge, or industrial construction is a plus, but not required.
• Basic understanding of construction means, methods, and drawing/plan reading, developed through coursework or hands-on experience.
• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and around active bridge and marine construction operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office is expected.
• Scheduling software (P6 or similar) is a plus.
• Clear communicator, eager to learn, and works well as part of a jobsite team.
• Willingness to relocate to, or commute regularly to, the New York City jobsite.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Scheduling software (P6 or similar)

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Jobsite-based

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to complex heavy-civil construction
• Structured mentorship from experienced project teams
• Clear career path toward roles in project engineering and construction management

About the Company

• American Bridge Company (AB) is a founding member of the Southland (SLND) family of companies and one of the nation's oldest and most respected heavy-civil and bridge construction firms.
• For more than a century, AB has built and rehabilitated some of America's most significant bridges, tunnels, and marine structures.
• AB self-performs the majority of its work to deliver safety, quality, and schedule certainty for its clients.
• AB team members work on landmark infrastructure that shapes the communities they serve.
• A company that puts safety and its people first.