Field Engineer
Southlandholdings · southlandholdings.com
Lake CharlesOn-siteEntry level1–3 yrs
The job in short
Heavy civil construction field engineering on project submittals, change orders and construction administration.
ProcurementComplianceAutoCAD
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-07-22
- Location as listed
- Lake Charles, LA
- Role
- Project / Site Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Southland Holdings company is currently accepting resumes for a highly motivated Field Engineer to join our team in Lake Charles LA/Vinton LA/Beaumont TX Area.
This position requiring 1-3 years' with heavy civil general contractor experience.
Responsibilities/Duties:
• Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals.
• Assist in management of project permit process.
• Assist is preparation of bid packages and procurement.
• Receive and review change orders.
• Assist more senior civil engineers with entry level engineering tasks.
• Assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting/monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents.
• Evaluates change order requests including design changes, specifications and drawing
• releases and reports status.
• Evaluates submittals of shop drawings, material data and samples and takes appropriate action based upon contract specifications.
• Reviews and processes as-built drawings to ensure that all changes during the course
• of construction are recorded.
• Completes project close out requirements in accordance with contract documents.
• Coordinates meeting agendas, prepares minutes and follows up on action items.
• Maintains effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers
• and contractors.
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Construction/related degree with 1-3 years construction experience/heavy civil general contractor experience.
• Transportation experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to speak English and Spanish is a REQUIREMENT.
• Excellent computer skills and analytical ability.
• Experience working with Primavera P6, AutoCAD. Understanding of industrial construction process.
• Must have ability to interpret contract specifications and drawings. Knowledge of contract procedures and principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
• Ability to understand construction logic and sequencing of complex projects.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
Relevant experience can waive degree.
Benefits (Full-time):
• 401K & 401K Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Referral Program
• Weekly payroll
For more than 100 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been building what has become SOUTHLAND HOLDINGS. We combine the strengths of five companies who share a dedication to building critical infrastructure projects which improve the environment and lives of those around us. Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V
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