Introduction

Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a Field Engineer (Civil/Earthworks) supporting our client who are a leading mining company.

This contract position will work on-site in Bagdad, Arizona, the working week is Monday through Friday, on a 4-week on-site/1-week at home not working rotational schedule. Travel accommodations, transportation, and a monthly stipend will be included.

What are you going to do 

This contract role provides engineering field support with a primary focus on civil engineering and large earthworks construction, acting as a key liaison between Engineering and Construction teams. The position supports safe, efficient execution of bulk earthworks, site grading, foundations, roads, drainage, and related infrastructure, ensuring design intent is effectively implemented in the field and adapted to actual site conditions as required.

The role emphasizes field coordination, constructability, and real-time problem solving, supporting construction progress from early earthworks through turnover to operations. The position reports to the Project Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Field Engineering & Construction Support
  • Provide day-to-day civil engineering field support for large-scale earthworks, including mass excavation, embankments, fills, grading, haul roads, drainage, and foundation preparation.
  • Support construction activities by interpreting drawings, specifications, and design criteria, and clarifying requirements for contractors and field crews.
  • Coordinate closely with Construction, Engineering, Survey, and Quality teams to ensure alignment between design intent and field execution.
  • Adapt designs to field conditions in collaboration with Home Office Engineering and Engineer of Record (EOR).

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 5+ years of heavy civil or earthworks experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of related field experience
  • Experience with large earthworks or mining projects
  • EPCM or owner-side field coordination experience
  • Strong communication and coordination skills

What we offer 

  • Daily rate
  • Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment.
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match - 50% of earnings up to 3% match (immediate vesting). Effective first day of the month following date of hire.

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!