Civil Field Engineer

Location: Burlington, MA (onsite support for project sites in the Boston area)

Pay: $60 to $70 per hour

Type of role: Contract (11 months)

• Provide owner’s representative field engineering support for a sewer rehabilitation project
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and field conditions to resolve technical issues quickly
• Coordinate design clarifications and change recommendations between contractors and the design engineering office
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Underground utilities and trenchless rehabilitation
• Municipal and utility public works

We're seeking a Civil Field Engineer to support an underground linear water rehabilitation project (sewer-focused) for a utility client in the Boston area. This is a highly field‑facing role that provides technical support to construction crews and coordinates with the design engineering office when clarifications or changes are needed.

• Act as the owner’s representative in the field, supporting quality, constructability, and issue resolution
• Review construction drawings and project documents for field applicability and compliance
• Log, review, and help facilitate responses for RFIs, clarifications, and field changes
• Coordinate with the design engineering office to evaluate potential revisions and ensure alignment
• Support schedule awareness, cost control visibility, and documentation discipline as needed
• Perform material takeoffs, field estimates, and basic quantity verification
• Communicate clearly with contractors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to keep work moving safely and efficiently
• Promote adherence to safety requirements and site regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (civil preferred; other engineering disciplines considered)
• 2 to 6 years of experience in construction management and/or design supporting similar underground or utility construction
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Strong communication and organizational skills with consistent follow-through

• Prior experience with linear water rehabilitation, sewer rehabilitation, or related underground infrastructure work
• PE license highly preferred but not required
• Familiarity with cost control, scheduling, and construction documentation workflows

NESC Staffing and our affiliate client companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.