Field Engineer

Terracon • Bartlett, TN

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About The Position

The Field Engineer provides engineering and consulting services for a broad range of projects and clients. Work may include field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, recommendations, plan and specification development, construction observation and inspection, and preparing or reviewing related reports. The role reviews drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications, helps prepare proposals and cost estimates, tracks project progress and budgets, and researches and resolves design and construction problems. It may also involve evaluating laboratory or field data and communicating engineering issues to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Projects may serve sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

This developing engineering professional works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer. Assignments are designed to build knowledge and abilities and may include routine calculations and engineering analysis, CAD drafting, field and laboratory testing, site observations, data gathering, and daily reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) certification, or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Practice quality standards and support consistent quality in proposal and project delivery.
• Assist with research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing.
• Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Evaluate routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with technical colleagues and a supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
• Perform basic calculations and engineering analysis as needed.
• Draft routine proposals and assist with preparing more complex proposals.
• Perform plan drafting using CAD software.
• Work with engineering technician crews on testing, observations, and data gathering at project sites, and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Help track and evaluate project progress and budgets, prepare cost estimates, and recommend changes.
• Research and resolve design and construction problems.
• Communicate engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level