Construction Field Engineer

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Wage

$102,000 – $146,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

At HDR, employee-owners create a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected. The Construction Field Engineer – Roadway / Structures will support construction oversight on transportation and public infrastructure projects, particularly for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and support daily field inspections to verify construction activities follow approved plans and specifications.
  • Prepare and maintain checklists for structures inspections and field material sampling.
  • Assist in verifying that materials and methods conform to contract documents and specifications.
  • Maintain detailed project records including daily reports and as-built documentation.
  • Assist with the review and processing of submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
  • Monitor contractor progress and participate in schedule reviews.
  • Support jobsite safety and environmental compliance.
  • Develop drawings and verify grades for various structural elements.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to resolve field issues.
  • Assist with punchlists and closeout documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
  • Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with construction codes and laws.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Must be computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office and related construction packages.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • PE License in the State of California is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction inspection and management experience on similar projects.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Flexible work schedule including days, nights, and weekends as needed.
  • Position located in Los Angeles, California.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $60/hr, this posting sits about 49% above the $40/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA — toward the top of a $30–$57/hr middle band drawn from 73 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 79% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 101 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 61 different employers. 64 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 306 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

HDR currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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