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Senior Field EngineerKent Companies • Pflugerville, TX, US
Senior Field Engineer

Senior Field Engineer

Kent Companies • Pflugerville, TX, US
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Career Opportunities with Kent Companies

Summary

The Senior Field Engineer plays a key role in executing layout, line, and grade operations for concrete construction projects. This position ensures accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to design specifications while collaborating closely with field engineers, project managers, and superintendents. The Senior Field Engineer serves as the technical expert in field layout, supporting quality control and continuous improvement across job sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Project Execution :

Interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications to develop layout data.

  • Use robotic total stations, GPS, and other layout tools to set lines and grades accurately.
  • Assist with the setup and verification of horizontal and vertical site control.
  • Perform layout for slabs, walls, columns, embeds, vertical control, and other structural elements per project requirements.
  • Technical Expertise :
  • Ensure data accuracy and completeness of layout files (CAD, Trimble, etc.).

  • Identify discrepancies in plans and generate RFIs to resolve conflicts.
  • Track and document as-built conditions and layout adjustments.
  • Support quality control through periodic layout checks and coordination with QA / QC teams.
  • Project Support :
  • Work directly with project engineers and superintendents to maintain schedule alignment.

  • Monitor field conditions and proactively address layout issues.
  • Assist with maintaining calibration and functionality of survey equipment.
  • Documentation and Reporting :
  • Maintain accurate field layout logs and ensure timely submission of as-built documentation.

  • Provide feedback to the Field Engineering Manager on field conditions, equipment needs, and team performance.
  • Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

    Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of field engineering experience in commercial concrete or structural construction.
  • Proficient in CAD software, Trimble, robotic total stations, and GPS layout systems.
  • Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and industry practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s) / job location(s).
  • Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.
  • Ability to pass drug screening.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
  • Preferred Education and Experience

    Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.

    10+ years' experience in a field engineering role at a large concrete contractor or general contractor.

    Experience with complex multifamily or mixed-use structures.

    Benefits

    Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include :

  • Weekly pay
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching.
  • Holiday pay (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
  • Work Environment / Physical Demand

    This position primarily works in the field on our projects and occasionally requires travel to the office as needed. This position requires long periods of standing, crouching, walking, and climbing up and down stairs.

    Position type, travel, and expected hours of work

  • This is a full-time salaried position, with the majority of the time spent out in the field at our projects.
  • Typical hours will range from 45-50 per week and are subject to change. This role requires working non-typical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during non-typical workdays and hours is also necessary.
  • Kent Companies' Austin office typically focuses its efforts on projects located south of Waco, Texas, to the Brownsville, Texas, region. Given the state's size, some travel may be necessary on an as-needed basis.
  • About Kent Companies

    Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks : Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.

    Kent Companies' family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.

    About Kent Concrete

    We deliver comprehensive, turnkey concrete construction services for customers nationwide. Our services include structural concrete, tilt-up concrete, concrete paving, curb and gutter, and concrete pumping. From the most complex cast-in-place structures to mission-critical facilities, our customers turn to us because they know we'll deliver the horsepower and expertise to get the job done.

    About our Austin-based Multifamily and Structural Division

    Kent Concrete operates an Austin-based multifamily and structural division. This team provides comprehensive concrete construction services for garden-style residential construction and high-density multifamily and mixed-use properties. We offer specialized experience in complex wrap-around structures and parking garages. Our portfolio includes the most complex multifamily construction projects in the region. With this team, you'll have a hand in the projects that change Austin and Central Texas.

    Learn more about Kent Concrete by visiting concrete.kentcompanies.com.

    Perks associated with this role

    Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined, rather it builds on the teammate's strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

    EEO Statement

    At Kent Companies we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies' does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

    The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company's commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

    Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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