Field Engineer — Construction Apprenticeship

Job overview

The Field Engineer role is onsite in the Northern California Bay Area, with San Jose, CA shown as the listing location. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive base salary and benefits package without numeric pay. Blach Construction is a general building contractor and construction manager with operations across the Bay Area and Southern California. This entry-level apprenticeship role develops carpentry skills through a four-year carpenters union apprenticeship while providing opportunities to support the superintendent and project team. The position builds practical construction experience and familiarity with project planning, scheduling, safety, quality control, documentation, budgeting, and project phases.

What you'll do

• Complete the four-year carpenters union apprentice program and required classes and field hours
• develop carpentry skills and basic knowledge of other trades
• maintain a safe work environment
• work with carpenters, foremen, and superintendents
• support learning in project operations, including RFIs and submittal processing
• shadow foremen and superintendents
• learn construction project phases and plan reading.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field engineer

construction

carpentry apprenticeship

four-year apprenticeship

project planning

construction safety

quality control

plan reading

northern california bay area

san jose ca

blach construction

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, profit-sharing, long-term disability insurance, performance bonuses, professional development, education assistance, credit union membership, and annual wellness stipend.

Why this role

Entry-level position with a four-year carpenters union apprenticeship. A bachelor’s degree is listed among the qualifications. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) match, profit-sharing, professional development, and education assistance.

About the employer

Blach Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.