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Construction Field Engineer, for COWI in North America 1

COWI
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Los Angeles
Mar 14, 2026

Construction Field Engineer

Irvine, CA

Full-time, Regular

Hybrid

Do you wantthe opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America? Can you work with limited to no supervision and as a part of a team located locally and remotely? And can you contribute with your expertise and get to learn from experienced colleagues? Then, here is your chance to convert aspirations into actions.

Help build a future in which communities and individuals thrive

We are seeking a highly motivated Construction Field Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team for delivery of large-scale projects in California. You will work as part of COWI's full-service Construction Management team with strong leadership and mentoring. You'll learn from experienced engineering and construction experts in a fast-paced and challenging environment, ultimately advancing your skills and career and taking pride in the delivery of some of California's most critical, significant and exciting infrastructure projects.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Work full-time, on-site to deliver major, multi-year civil works projects.
  • Remain flexible as to your work assignments and responsibilities within the CM Team, prioritizing the performance of the team and the success of the project.
  • Administer construction contracts by reviewing contractor change requests, assessing cost/schedule impacts, and drafting finalized change order documentation.
  • Develop and maintain change order cost packages, active logs, and chair discussions with the Owner and Contractor to reach agreements.
  • Support or facilitate regular change order progress meetings and review contractor payment requests.
  • Manage RFIs and submittals by reviewing for completeness, ensuring conformance with contract requirements, and coordinating responses with the Owner and Designer.
  • Provide input on constructability, cost, and schedule implications of RFI responses, conveying responses to the Contractor and ensuring effective implementation.
  • Perform field inspections to confirm construction work aligns with contract plans and specifications, documenting findings thoroughly.
  • Identify and report non-conforming work, coordinating with the Designer and Contractor to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Coordinate the development of As-Built Drawings
  • Support construction reporting and documentation.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

The ideal candidate for this role will be motivated by the opportunity to deliver large, challenging, multi-year capital projects from start to finish, and recognize the unique opportunity for professional growth that such projects offer. You will be a collaborative team player, working across the contractor, owner and design teams to create solutions and keep the work moving in the right direction. By recognizing and respecting the skills and capabilities of the team around you, you will help to create a work environment and team spirit that is respectful, inclusive, and rewarding.

Required Attributes

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, including on-site construction or construction management roles.
  • Experience with aspects of construction contract management, quality management, and RFI and submittal management.
  • Valid driving license
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • High proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Reside near Irvine, CA, or possess the ability to relocate.
  • Experience with public works construction projects.

Preferred Attributes

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Proficiency with Procore and Primavera P6
  • Experience providing owner-representative construction management services
  • Experience working on large water infrastructure construction projects.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers' transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility, and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 4 weeks vacation to start |Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K contribution matching with generous company match | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social event

Base compensation: $88,000 to $136,200 for Irvine location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

Got more questions?

Get to know us even better at our website,www.cowi.com,where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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