Associate Field Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Construction Engineering and Inspection

Our Construction Engineering and Inspection team plays a critical role in turning plans into reality; safely, on time, and within budget. We understand that successful construction is a team effort, requiring close coordination between owners, engineers, and contractors. Our experts provide full-service construction administration as well as specialized inspection and testing services for a wide range of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, docks, retaining walls, sign supports, and reservoirs. If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in the fast-paced, hands-on environment of construction and takes pride in delivering quality results, we invite you to join a team that’s building with purpose and precision.

Summary

Are you ready to be a vital part of delivering impactful infrastructure and construction projects? We are seeking a Field Project Representative 2 who thrives in dynamic field environments and is passionate about ensuring quality, compliance, and precision throughout the construction process. In this role, you'll be responsible for a wide range of construction observation, documentation, and administrative duties during the construction phase. You will interpret contract plans and specifications, observe and inspect contractor work for compliance, and maintain detailed project records—including notes, reports, and pay requests. Your attention to detail and ability to keep accurate documentation will directly influence project success and client satisfaction.

This is a hands-on, field-based position that offers the opportunity to work directly on-site where the action happens. Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be willing and able to travel for extended periods and may be required to work night shifts and weekends, as necessary. You’ll also collaborate closely with other Construction Engineering and Inspection staff, supporting field administration tasks such as RFIs, change orders, and more.

If you have strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy being a critical part of construction project execution, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help build the future—one project at a time.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Developing
• Market Sector Software (AASHTOWare, DocExpress, local agency data management software, Newforma) - Developed Understanding

Technical Expertise

• Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight
• Performs quality control of basic deliverables
• Eager to learn and expand skill set

Teamwork

Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced.

Project Delivery

Produces the following under limited direction/oversight from others:

• Daily construction reports and project documentation
• Submittal reviews
• In-service inspection reports
• Force account procedures for extra work

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. With guidance, predicts the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort. Monitors results on moderately complex projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Understands and employs the following standards:

• Relationship/order of precedence of contract documents
• Materials testing and requirements
• Quantity and quality tracking

Client Interaction

Limited direct client interaction, commonly in group settings. Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector. Operates with limited autonomy - work is supervised and reviewed by more senior staff.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Years of experience required: 2 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Minimum certifications required by local jurisdiction (e.g., ODOT General Inspector, ADA Inspector) required
• QCCS optional
• EIT/EI optional
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical and environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.  This position requires a combination of office and field work. In the office, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. In the field, the employee must be capable of driving or riding in all-terrain vehicles, small planes, or helicopters; cutting brush with machetes or shears; digging with shovels or bars; kneeling for extended periods; hiking through rough terrain, snow, and ice; and occasionally lifting and carrying between 30 and 50 pounds.  Field work is conducted year-round in varied weather conditions and environments ranging from dense urban areas to extremely remote locations. Employees must be prepared to adapt quickly to changing conditions and work settings.