JOB DETAILS
Field Coordinator
CompanySchnackel Engineers Inc
LocationPasadena
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 28, 2026
About The Company
Schnackel Engineers, Inc. is a Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Information Technology consulting firm licensed throughout the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam. With offices in New York, Miami, Omaha, Los Angeles, Seattle and Honolulu, Schnackel Engineers is an industry leader in providing efficient, innovative and cost effective MEP/FP/IT services to the retail, shopping center and mixed-use development market sectors. Schnackel has designed millions of square feet of commercial and retail property on over 20,000 projects to date.
Schnackel Engineers has developed a revolutionary new tool for the MEP industry called AI for MEP®. AI for MEP® is a proprietary new design process involving the use of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence software applied to MEP engineering. AI for MEP® significantly reduces the time and construction costs associated with MEP distribution systems. AI for MEP® produces more accurate drawings, in less time, with inherently more sustainable results, than is possible with conventional human designed systems. AI for MEP® represents a paradigm shift in the way that MEP systems can be optimized for today’s fast paced, capital conscious construction environment.
About the Role
Title: MEP Field Survey Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, California and New York, NY
Company: Schnackel Engineers, Inc.
We are seeking a Field Survey Engineer to gather information allowing the design team to develop plumbing, mechanical, and electrical plans and specifications for architectural projects in the USA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document existing conditions of an area and construction object for plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection.
- Learn the building codes that apply to the project.
- Ability to document, describe, and measure items above the ceiling and on the rooftops.
- Coordinating with the client, the MEP/FP/IT design team, and other engineers to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to identify and resolve areas of conflict, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained.
- Capable of climbing a ladder and operating a scissor lift.
- Travel three to four days a week to various sites in the USA.
- Submit field reports within two-three days after the survey.
- Organize and submit travel expense receipts on time.
- Provide mentoring and guidance for colleagues.
What We Are Looking For:
- Willingness to travel three to four days a week to various job sites.
- Capable of climbing a ladder and operating a scissor lift.
- In possession of an associate degree in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
- 1-2 or more years of field survey experience with an MEP/FP engineering consulting company
- Ability to travel in the USA and sometimes in Canada.
- Valid U.S. Passport.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Suite.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.
Why Join Schnackel Engineers, Inc.?
- Be a part of a mid-sized company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
- Work on diverse projects across North America, offering a varied professional experience.
Key Skills
MEP EngineeringField SurveyAutoCADBluebeamAdobe PDFMicrosoft SuiteBuilding CodesTechnical DocumentationProject CoordinationInterdisciplinary DesignCommunication SkillsMultitaskingTime ManagementScissor Lift Operation
Categories
EngineeringConstructionConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Field Survey Engineer is responsible for documenting existing conditions of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems at various construction sites. They must coordinate with design teams and clients to ensure project consistency and maintain design schedules.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
84
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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