Construction field engineering is an extremely skilled and technically demanding job since they are in charge of supervising large construction projects. Their duties range from the physical construction of each section (i.e. pipes, roofs and hearing system, etc.)) to making sure that environmental standards are adhered to throughout the process. The field engineers work hands-on and can spend much of their time in the office and on the construction site.
The people in this job need to be able to communicate effectively to communicate with the upper management as well as those working on the construction site. They might also need to collaborate with financiers and keep track of the progress of the construction plan. If a project is delayed it is important to provide the reason and outline a strategy to get back on track.
The required skills for the job might differ however experience is the most important element. Employers prefer candidates who have a minimum of 7 to 9 years of work experience. A degree from a college with a concentration on environmental engineering or construction is usually needed. While the typical work hours will be between 8 and 5 hours, these engineers might require to be available to help with issues around the clock.