Field Engineer
Company websitetutorperini.com (Tutor Perini, opens in new tab)
Base salary $125K to $165K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Old Saybrook, CT
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- LocationOld Saybrook, CT
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000 depending on experience
***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***
***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***
Tutor Perini Civil - East is seeking a Field Engineer -Structures/Steel for our project site in Old Saybrook, CT
About Tutor Perini
Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance
The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.
We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.
From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.
Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent
DESCRIPTION:
As a Field Engineer - Structures/Steel at Tutor Perini Civil, reporting to Director, Structural Steel you will have the opportunity to:
Meet daily with project crews to confirm all materials, equipment, and resources are readily available for the planned construction activities on the schedule
Collects, coordinates, and analyzes shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project
Provides technical input for project work plans and scheduling
Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule
Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance
Notifies team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration
Provides project quantity input to ensure project financials are accurately reported
Manages cost coding regarding employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities
Reviews and approves daily timecards, assists on-site Office Manager to resolve any pay discrepancies with crews
Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes
Initiates and manages appropriate permits, certificates, inspections, and other documentation regarding construction activities
Conducts required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel
Attends weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed
Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed
Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent
Five (5) years of experience as an Engineer
Heavy field interface experience
Ability to conduct meetings and present topics to a group
Ability to read and understand drawings
Basic knowledge and understanding of Procure (or equivalent), Blue Beam and HCSS
Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel)
Demonstrated aptitude to understand engineering principles
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Supervisory experience preferred
OUR MISSION
We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.
OUR VISION
We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.
Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Source: Tutor Perini on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($125,000) is above 64% of the 54 Engineering (non-software) roles in Connecticut listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $112,685; the middle half runs from $102,375 to $129,450.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingField Engineer$125K to $165K
Project Manager$125K to $170K
Project Engineer$125K to $175K
Quality Control Engineer$125K to $150K
Project Engineer - Structural Steel$125K to $175K
Project Engineer - Structural Steel$125K to $175K
Project Manager$125K to $140K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Field Engineer (this listing) | $125K - $165K |
| Project Manager | $125K - $170K |
| Project Engineer | $125K - $175K |
| Quality Control Engineer | $125K - $150K |
| Project Engineer - Structural Steel | $125K - $175K |
| Project Engineer - Structural Steel | $125K - $175K |
| Project Manager | $125K - $140K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-05
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Old Saybrook, CT
The expected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000 depending on experience
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
