Field Engineer (MEP)

Shimizu North America

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Guntersville, AL Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted May 7, 2026
Job description

Position Summary:


The Field Engineer position fills a critical support role within our unique company’s Construction Department; supporting the PM and General Supt. and assisting in the administrative functions on construction projects. The Field Engineer is also exposed to the entire life-cycle of major construction projects from estimating and bidding through punch list and project close-out. As you are developed in this role, we will add more responsibilities as you demonstrate a solid understanding of assigned tasks and continually execute assigned deliverables.

Essential Functions:

  1. BID PACKAGES
    Bid Package Preparation
  • Assist PM to create scopes of work.
  • Create Bid Packages as necessary.
  • Notify contractors of pending bid packages to generate interest & send invitations
  • Call on contractors to confirm receipt & ensure proper bid coverage
  • Respond to contractor RFIs & provide prompt responses
  • Work with PM to level bids
  1. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
    RFIs
  • Review RFIs received from Contractors & Subcontractors
  • Submit RFIs to Design Team to resolve in timely fashion

Submittals

  • Create Submittal log utilizing Procore (and other project management software)
  • Coordinate with PM to assign appropriate due dates for submittals
  • Follow-up with Subcontractors to ensure submittals are complete by deadline

Meetings

  • Take Meeting minutes and distribute

Project Schedule

  • Work with PM to track project schedule on weekly basis (or as needed)

Drawings

  • Ensure drawings sets are kept current & subcontractors are notified of changes.

Field Responsibilities

  • Assist in monitoring general contractors’ work and safety.          

Punch List & Close-out

  • Work with PM & Superintendent to create, track, and complete Project Punchlist
  • Compile as-built drawings

Contracts

  • Prepare purchase orders and create subcontracts

Work Experience Requirements 

  • 0-3 years of experience in Construction and site work
  • Working knowledge of construction or design engineering required.
  • Experience in manufacturing plant construction is a plus.

Education Requirements 

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Prior Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and/or Fire Protection experience strongly preferred.
  • Ability to work with computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook, and to learn others as needed.

 

About this role

Summary

Support construction projects; assist with bidding, administration, scheduling, and project close-out.

Job title

Field Engineer (MEP)

Experience level

0-3 years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Guntersville, AL, on-site; no remote work specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MS WordExcelMS ProjectOutlookconstruction knowledge

Preferred skills

MechanicalElectricalPlumbingFire Protectionmanufacturing plant construction

Specializations

constructionMEPproject managementbuilding systemssite work
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Guntersville, AL, USA

On-site City