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Field Engineer

Southland Holdings

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Compensation
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Location
Vinton, LA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Southland Holdings is accepting resumes for experienced Field Engineers in Vinton, Louisiana. The role supports heavy civil construction projects, with a focus on drainage, utility, and roadway construction. The Field Engineer coordinates submittals and subcontractors, provides field layout, assists with construction administration and observation, and supports project documentation and closeout. The posting seeks construction-related education or relevant U.S. experience in lieu of a degree.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Drainage Construction, nice to haveUtility Construction, nice to haveRoadway Construction, nice to haveComputer Skills, requiredAnalytical Ability, requiredSurveying, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredIndustrial Construction, requiredContract Interpretation, requiredContract Procedures, requiredCommunication, requiredTeamwork, requiredConstruction Sequencing, requiredUSACE Projects, nice to havePipeline Construction, nice to haveWater Treatment, nice to haveConcrete Construction, nice to haveMarine Construction, nice to haveAutoCAD, nice to haveBluebeam Revu, nice to haveP6, nice to have

Qualifications

2+ Years Heavy Civil Construction Experience, requiredAssociate Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or Relevant US Experience, requiredUSACE CQM Certification, nice to haveOSHA 30 Training, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Southland Holdings is currently accepting resumes for experienced Field Engineers in Vinton, LA. We are looking for someone with knowledge in drainage, utility, and roadway construction.

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals.

  • Coordinate with subcontractors.

  • Provide field layout to crews.

  • Assisting management with field & office operations such as ordering of materials and quality control Receive and review change orders.

  • Assist more senior civil engineers with entry level engineering tasks.

  • Assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting/monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents.

  • Evaluates submittals of shop drawings, material data and samples and takes appropriate action based upon contract specifications, submission of correspondence to the owner and quantity tracking.

  • Reviews and processes as-built drawings to ensure that all changes during the course of construction are recorded. Completes project close out requirements in accordance with contract documents.

  • Coordinates meeting agendas, prepares minutes and follows up on action items.

  • Maintains effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers and contractors. Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Construction/related degree with 2+ years of Heavy Civil construction experience Excellent computer skills and analytical ability

  • Surveying capabilities Microsoft Office experience

  • Understanding of industrial construction process

  • Must have ability to interpret contract specifications and drawings Knowledge of contract procedures and principles

  • Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment

  • Ability to understand construction logic and sequencing of complex projects Education:

  • Associate degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering Relevant US experience can waive degree.

  • Prefer - Experience in civil, infrastructure to include: USACE projects, pipeline, water treatment, concrete, marine, etc.). USACE CQM Certification

  • OSHA 30 training AutoCAD experience

  • Bluebeam Revu Experience P6 Experience

Benefits (Full-time):

  • 401K Matching

  • Dental Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Referral Program

  • Weekly payroll

Building Great Things. For more than 120 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been forming what has become the Southland family of companies. We combine the strengths of FIVE subsidiaries that share a dedication to delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve the environment and lives of those around us. You can find the mark of our specialized Infrastructure legacy across all 50 states to ALL OF NORTH AMERICA and more than 60 countries.

Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,048 open Field Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$85–115K/yr984 salary ranges
  • US median$21–25/hr229 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open Field Engineer jobs in Louisiana and 2,048 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Louisiana
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Field Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,267 postings).
Education
872 of the 2,048 open Field Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Construction jobs

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