Field Engineer

Prince Contracting, LLC•Appling, GA

About The Position

The Field Engineer researches problems and develops solutions, maintains equipment and site infrastructure, assists with installing new technologies, and tests installed machines for performance and safety. The role interprets requirements from research teams and employees, prepares reports for senior and concerned employees, and may take on additional responsibilities as needed. It requires handling technical field work with limited supervision, diagnosing and repairing equipment issues, interpreting technical issues described in non-technical terms, communicating effectively with customers, and prioritizing tasks logically. The position involves outdoor work at active construction sites in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The employee must remain aware of concurrent jobsite activities, including other workers and contractors, stationary equipment, mobile equipment, construction traffic, and excavation work. Duties may also involve travel between offices, project sites, and meetings, and extended hours based on project needs.

Requirements

Understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site foremen, supervisors, and fellow employees.
Be able to work eight to ten hours per day outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat.
Be able to stand, kneel, lift up to 60 pounds, pull, squat, and walk.
Maintain awareness of concurrent jobsite activities, including other employees and contractors, stationary equipment, and mobile equipment.
Be willing and able to perform manual work.
Work outdoors in varying conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and changing site conditions.
Stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and traverse uneven terrain on active construction sites for extended periods.
Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform occasional physical tasks associated with project inspections and field documentation.
Lift, carry, and move materials, equipment, or survey tools weighing up to 30 pounds.
Work safely around heavy equipment, construction traffic, excavation activities, and active work zones.
Visually inspect work in progress and accurately observe field conditions, measurements, and safety concerns.
Operate a computer, tablet, and other office equipment for extended periods while preparing reports, schedules, and project documentation.
Travel between office locations, project sites, and meetings as required.
Work extended hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on project schedules and operational needs.
Communicate fluently with customers and possess good customer service skills.
Possess logical skills and the ability to diagnose technical problems and interpret technical issues described in non-technical terms.

Responsibilities

Research problems and develop solutions.
Maintain equipment and infrastructure at the site.
Assist with installing new and advanced technologies.
Interpret requirements specified by the research team and understand employee requirements.
Test installed machines for performance and safety.
Prepare and maintain reports for senior and concerned company employees.
Perform technical field work with limited supervision.
Diagnose and repair problems with existing equipment.
Communicate with customers and provide customer service.
Prioritize tasks and take on additional duties as needed.