Field Engineer

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.
 
Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
 
As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, infrastructure, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment. 

Our New England region is hiring a Field Engineer to support the successful execution of infrastructure projects.  This role serves as the bridge between design and construction, ensuring that plans are accurately implemented in the field, while maintaining quality and schedule requirements, and keeping detailed notes and measurements for record documentation.

The Field Engineer will closely with project managers, design engineers, contractors, and clients to keep projects moving and resolve field issues in real time. While this position is primarily a field position and will require travel within Massachusetts and Rhode Island, it also may provide opportunities for in-office work and opportunities to support design projects. Candidates must be local to one of these two locations or willing to relocate. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a site representative on behalf of the engineer to verify construction aligns with design plans and specifications
• Maintain detailed notes and measurements for record documentation
• Coordinate with project managers, in-office engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to support day-to-day construction activities
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents for constructability and accuracy
• Monitor project progress, track quantities, and provide regular field reports and updates, on a daily and weekly basis
• Perform submittal reviews, and complete construction administration paperwork and activities such as payment requisitions, meeting agendas and minutes, punch lists, RFI responses, and closeout paperwork
• Prepare record drawings for as-built infrastructure, utilizing AutoCAD
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve field issues or design discrepancies in collaboration with the design team
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Assist with cost tracking, scheduling updates, and change order documentation

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field
• Strong understanding of construction methods and materials
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, plans, and specifications
• Experience or ability and willingness to learn AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and/or similar tools
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work outdoors in varying site conditions and travel to project locations as needed
• Valid driver’s license with good driving history
• Previous experience in construction, consulting, or field engineering is a plus
• EIT certification or working toward licensure is preferred
• Experience with public-sector infrastructure projects (DOT, municipal, water/wastewater, etc.) is preferred

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Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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