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Reports To: Superintendent or Project Manager Travel Required: Yes — Nationwide Project Assignments
JGM is seeking motivated early-career Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering professionals to join our team as Field Engineers supporting self-perform industrial construction projects throughout the United States, primarily east of the Mississippi.
This hands-on, site-based role works directly alongside Superintendents, Project Managers, and field leadership on complex industrial projects involving structural steel, mechanical, piping, and heavy industrial construction work.
The Field Engineer will assist with daily project execution, site coordination, schedule tracking, field reporting, quality control, safety initiatives, and overall construction operations from mobilization through project completion.
This position is designed for individuals who are eager to develop into future construction leaders while gaining practical field experience in fast-paced industrial environments.
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of construction-related experience along with strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to thrive in demanding project environments where teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving are essential.
At JGM, safety, continuous improvement, and a “whatever it takes” mindset are at the core of everything we do.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals on challenging industrial projects nationwide, with a clear career path into senior field leadership and project management roles.
This position includes a structured per diem and travel reimbursement package for project assignments nationwide.
Please note that these roles require traveling and working at project sites, up to 100% of the year, with extended hours for several months at a time.
Per-diem is provided to support food and lodging.
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All Field Engineer positions are salaried/exempt.
is determined by experience level at time of hire.
Annual merit reviews are conducted for all salaried positions.
Advancement is based on demonstrated field performance and project responsibility.
This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Privately held JGM provides industrial construction and structural steel fabrication for industrial owners across North America.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsUSD 70000-100000 yearly / year
Full-time
Entry · 2+ years experience
Onsite
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