Field Engineer

Field Engineer – Pipeline Station Construction & Layout

Position: Field Engineer

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy Infrastructure

Project Scope: Pipeline Compressor/Metering Station Construction & Facility Layout

Location: Field Jobsite near Joliet, IL (Potential for future project at other locations – travel required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Description

JL Allen Services, Inc. is a general contractor dedicated exclusively to serving the pipeline industry. The company focuses on the construction of pipeline stations and specialized pipe fabrication projects. Team members work on technically demanding and safety-critical infrastructure that supports energy transport and related services. JL Allen Services, Inc. offers opportunities to contribute to high-quality pipeline projects in a professional, field-based environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-driven and motivated Field Engineer to join our construction operations team supporting pipeline compressor and metering station projects. Based primarily out of our operations in Joliet, IL, this role serves as the critical technical bridge between project management, engineering, and field craft labor.

You will be responsible for construction surveying and layout, interpreting civil/structural/mechanical drawings, managing RFIs and submittals, verifying quality control, and supporting daily field installation activities. This role requires travel to active jobsites and offers strong long-term career growth opportunities within the company.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering, Surveying & Layout

• Perform construction surveying, establishing control points, benchmarks, and grid lines necessary for accurate station facility and equipment placement.
• Utilize total stations, robotic layout instruments, and GPS/GNSS equipment to verify field dimensions, elevations, and alignment of structural, civil, and piping/mechanical installations.
• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals to ensure accurate installation in the field.
• Coordinate the Request for Information (RFI) process, drafting clear technical inquiries for design team clarification and tracking responses.
• Maintain up-to-date as-built drawings, redlines, and project document control logs.

Field Operations & Quality Control

• Collaborate directly with craft superintendents and trade foremen to translate survey and engineering data into daily field execution.
• Participate in daily quality control and safety inspections to ensure strict adherence to project specifications, OSHA standards, and company safety programs.
• Monitor daily field production, material tracking, and subcontractor progress against project schedules.
• Support testing, hydrostatic testing documentation, commissioning, and turnover closeout packages.

Project Administration & Cost Control

• Assist Project Managers and Senior Project Engineers with quantity tracking, material takeoffs, and change order tracking.
• Support construction accounting workflows, including work order coding and material receipt tracking within Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum.
• Document daily site activities, labor counts, subcontractor headcounts, and weather conditions in daily construction logs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent field experience).
• Industry Experience: 1–3 years of commercial or industrial construction engineering experience, with a strong foundation in field surveying, layout execution, and site control (pipeline or energy infrastructure experience preferred).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in operating construction surveying equipment, including robotic total stations, data collectors, and GPS/GNSS level instruments (Trimble ecosystem experience is a strong plus).
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting civil, structural, architectural, and piping/mechanical engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with construction management and accounting platforms (Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum experience preferred).
• Competency with document control platforms, Bluebeam Revu, CAD/BIM software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced jobsite environment.
• Safety & Certifications: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred; knowledge of safe construction practices.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and willingness to travel to active project jobsites.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to safely navigate active, outdoor industrial jobsites across all seasons.
• Ability to walk rough terrain, navigate open trenches, climb ladders/scaffolding, and set up survey equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Additional work outside of normal business hours may be required based on project schedule and tie-in demands.

Compensation

• $40-75/hour
• Healthcare (100% employer paid)
• Travel Expenses