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A Per Diem Engineer is a professional who works on a temporary, as-needed basis, typically without a full-time commitment. These engineers are often hired for specific projects, emergency staffing needs, or short-term assignments. They are usually compensated with a daily rate (per diem) rather than a traditional salary. This role is common in industries such as construction, aerospace, and manufacturing, where project demands fluctuate.

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To succeed as a Per Diem Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, relevant industry experience, and a recognized engineering degree or certification. Familiarity with specialized engineering software (such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks), project management tools, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this flexible position. These attributes enable Per Diem Engineers to quickly integrate into various projects, deliver quality work, and support diverse teams on an as-needed basis.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Engineer job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,894 per year, or $36 per hour.

Project Field Engineer (Structural & Architectural)

Lemartec

Wellsville, KS โ€ข On-site

$76K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Overview

Position Summary

The Project Engineer (Structural & Architectural) is responsible for providing technical engineering information to the Project Manager, Craft Supervisors and Corporate Functional Managers to ensure design development and construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction applicable to one or more disciplines. This position also provides project controls support (cost, scheduling, estimating) and subcontract oversight to project construction supervision and craft personnel.

Location & Travel Details:ย 

Youโ€™ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build infrastructure projects. This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in various states throughout the US. (Full List : NC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, WY)ย ย Youโ€™ll spend 6-8 months on average per project. If eligible, we offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses and relocation assistance. If eligible, the position includes a vehicle allowance. If eligible, travel home rotation will be one weekend per month away from the jobsite

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTecโ€™s Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.

As MasTecโ€™s vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. Led at the segment level by Manny Garcรญa-Tuรฑรณn, the General Building Operating Group represents MasTecโ€™s vertical construction capabilities and serves as the platform for future growth in this space. ย As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, enabling the execution of some of the most complex projects in the industries we serve. Through MasTecโ€™s network of more than 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Lemartec is uniquely positioned to serve a diversified customer base.

With experience across all 16 disciplines of construction, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity.

The General Building operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).ย 


Responsibilities

Functions:

  • Understand technical drawings and specifications for the structural and architectural scope of construction.
  • Interpret design/drawings for crafts installing material. Prepare field design change requisitions and "as build" drawings, as required
  • Comprehend subcontract language, scope, terms and technical requirements
  • Plan and develop construction work packages for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and process plant systems
  • Understand detailed project schedules including required predecessors and successors to each activity
  • Understand quality requirements and industry standards for various construction crafts and perform typical QA/QC duties as required and outlined the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook
  • Communications skills in writing and speaking (including technical communications)
  • Manage and coordinate both material and human resources
  • Support the Construction Manager in analyzing and reporting the daily progress of subcontractors
  • Support subcontractors in a manner that adheres to the construction schedule and contract terms
  • Facilitate technical approvals by the engineers and expedite design development according the engineering schedule and contract terms
  • Coordinate craft production, and release work in a timely manner to meet subcontract and project schedules
  • Propose modifications to engineering design and interpreting drawings, specifications and other technical documents for the subcontractors
  • Provide support to the Project Controls Manager in standard Project Controls responsibilities (i.e. cost, scheduling, and estimating/re-estimating)
  • Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as QA/QC report, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
  • Work to fulfill the requirements identified in the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook
  • Adhere to the Lemartec Employee Handbook and Human Resources Policies
  • Adhere to the Lemartec Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager as required
  • Frequently lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Climb stairs
  • Sit for long periods of time
  • Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
  • Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate object
  • Frequent extended durations performing duties on the work site
  • Hard Hat (Company Provided)
  • Safety glasses (Company Provided)
  • Rain coat or poncho
  • Steel toed work boots

Qualifications

Work Experience and Education:

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in structural and architectural disciplines.
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in construction is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Understanding of design and engineering of large scale construction projects across all engineering disciplines
  • Knowledge of construction activities including architecture, structural, material, equipment, cost and time requirements to perform construction tasks
  • Technical engineering and computing knowledge
  • Knowledge of codes that apply to infrastructure construction
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, AutoCAD, Document Control Systems
  • Strong oral and written communication skills (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment on all phases of an EPC Project with minimal supervision

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $65,000-$85,000+ / year, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
  • Family & Lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.ย 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud atย https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Qualifications:

Work Experience and Education:

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in structural and architectural disciplines.
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in construction is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Understanding of design and engineering of large scale construction projects across all engineering disciplines
  • Knowledge of construction activities including architecture, structural, material, equipment, cost and time requirements to perform construction tasks
  • Technical engineering and computing knowledge
  • Knowledge of codes that apply to infrastructure construction
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, AutoCAD, Document Control Systems
  • Strong oral and written communication skills (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment on all phases of an EPC Project with minimal supervision

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $65,000-$85,000+ / year, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
  • Family & Lifestyle
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.ย 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud atย https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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#LI-ONSITE

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