Field Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Field engineer jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, concentrated in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure sectors that anchor the state's industrial economy. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay lead hiring activity, with established employers like Rockwell Automation, Alliant Energy, and Kohler Co. maintaining consistent field engineering workforces. The most sought-after specialties are controls and automation, power systems, and industrial equipment commissioning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for observing contractor's work to monitor the projects compliance with contract documents and report findings. Coordinates and monitors the inspection efforts of inspection staff in their assigned areas of responsibilities on small to mid size projects to determine that Contractor's construction activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design plans, specifications and contractual requirements. May provide guidance and training to inspection staff. Monitors contractor's construction progress as compared to overall project and contract schedule. Responsible for assisting in the compliance and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, specifications, and other contract documents for assigned projects. Leverages technical knowledge to assist in the review and interpretation of construction drawings, specifications, and construction reports.
What You'll Do:
- Inspects, monitors, and oversees construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans and specifications. Reads, interprets, and confirms compliance with applicable contract documents.
- Performs or oversees on-site material testing. Reviews plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities). Responsible for tracking of item quantities and preparing pay estimates, and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
- Initiates field changes to drawings and specifications, identifies discrepancies or conflicts within the documents. Reviews contractor’s daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency. Responsible for maintaining as-constructed drawings and monitors contractors progress to analyze against progress schedule.
- Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions, assists in the resolution of issues, and acts as a liaison with the engineer of record.
- Remains current and knowledgeable of industry technology and tools used to perform inspection work through industry resources, training, and research. Gains exposure to new technology and utilizes it (GPS/Rovers) to increase efficiency and accuracy of inspection tasks.
- Performs office engineer work when needed including but not limited to; prepares documentation for change orders, reviews change order scope of work, schedule and cost, processes and maintains tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates and other deliverables. Assists in constructability reviews.
- Mentors and trains staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years relevant experience, or
- Master's degree in Engineering and 3 years relevant experience, or
- Doctorate degree in Engineering and 2 years relevant experience.
What You'll Bring:
- Identifies complex discrepancies or conflicts within documents and takes appropriate action to resolve issues.
- Performs advanced calculations, develops plots and graphs using Excel, and drafts detailed reports for project progress reporting to the client.
- Provides direction on projects to less experienced staff.
- Performs advanced shop drawing and submittal review as well as advanced CPM schedule analysis.
What We Prefer:
- Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or American Concrete Institute (ACI.)
- OSHA 30 certified preferred.
- Agency safety training certified.
- Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred
Additional Information
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Hands-on experience with industrial controls, PLCs, or field instrumentation systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
- Willingness to travel to customer or project sites across Wisconsin and surrounding regions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing installation and troubleshooting work
Field Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field engineer in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin field engineer roles require a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering. Candidates pursuing licensure must register with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and accrue the required supervised experience before sitting for the Professional Engineer exam. Some employers accept candidates with associate degrees and strong technical certifications, particularly in automation and controls.
Which companies hire field engineers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring field engineers in Wisconsin right now include HNTB Corporation, Jobot, and Carrier, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's deep manufacturing and utilities base means large industrial OEMs, power generation companies, and infrastructure contractors are among the most consistent sources of field engineering openings.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most field engineer jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Appleton have the highest concentration of field engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume through its dense manufacturing and automation sector, Madison adds openings tied to utilities, research infrastructure, and state government projects, while Green Bay draws on its paper, food processing, and packaging industries to support a steady field engineering workforce outside the major metros.
Are there remote field engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Field engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, site-based role, so most positions require regular on-site presence for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. About 21% of field engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in design review, technical support, or project coordination functions rather than active deployment work.
How can I get hired as a field engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-grad or junior field service role with a Wisconsin-based industrial manufacturer or utility. Rockwell Automation and Alliant Energy both run structured rotational and early-career programs that place candidates with limited experience alongside senior engineers on live projects. Lateral moves from technician, controls electrician, or maintenance engineer roles are common. Earning a Fundamentals of Engineering certification or a vendor-specific controls credential strengthens an application significantly at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to field engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to field engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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