Field Engineer

Job Title: Field Engineer

Job Description

The Traveling Field Engineer will be part of the industrial group and will travel to various complex industrial projects across the country. These projects range from 3 weeks to 18 months onsite, with scheduled visits home.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of construction methods, including crane reaches, formwork design, erosion control, and grading modifications.

• Produce sketches and drawings to show field conditions to the architect and clarify plan details for craft persons, such as lift drawings.

• Verify quality and compliance of installations with specifications and drawings.

• Process and expedite answers to RFIs generated from the field and ensure correct incorporation of answers.

• Participate in and contribute to Operation Planning Process and weekly coordination meetings, superintendent meetings, daily crew huddles, and schedule pre-installation meetings for any subcontractor with on-site labor.

• Prepare and monitor written delivery schedule log and inspect shipments as directed by the Superintendent.

• Manage project closeout, expedite punch list, and track and verify completion of punch list items.

Essential Skills

• 5-6 years of experience in industrial construction (food and beverage, pharma, power plant, etc.).

• Willingness to travel 40-50% of the time.

• Experience working with multiple trades and overseeing self-performed work, construction management, project management, and field engineering.

• Proficiency in construction management, RFIs, change orders, project engineering, project coordination, commercial construction, estimation, project scheduling, and blueprint reading.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree related to construction preferred.

• 3-4 years of experience as a Project Engineer on industrial projects preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Valid Driver's License.

Work Environment

This role is based out of Madison, WI, but involves heavy travel. Work will include a few weeks onsite followed by a few weeks back home. The position involves working on a variety of industrial projects, mostly upgrades to existing facilities, particularly manufacturing food and beverage sites, but also including a range of project types. Project sizes range from $5-100M, with durations from 6 weeks to 18 months. The workweek typically consists of 40-50 hours, with the possibility of longer hours during travel days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $44.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

About Actalent

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