Field Engineer

Universal Engineering Sciences•Jacksonville, FL

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer will be working on-site with contractors to collect data during the pile driving process as the foundation elements are being constructed on large FDOT bridges. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required.
Two years of experience required.
Valid driver’s license, with acceptable driving record.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must be able to read and understand construction blueprints, and both technical and operational information.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team with a focus on producing high-quality work.
Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (M.S.) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs or monitors dynamic load tests or PDA (Pile Driving Analyzer) on concrete or steel piles to evaluate the shaft integrity, driving stresses, and hammer energy in the field.
Strains transducers and accelerometers are connected to the pilings, and a full array of parameters including capacity, stresses, pile, integrity, hammer energy, and stroke height are monitored for every blow during installation.
Utilizes data to perform various forms of analyses to determine specific soil parameters (such as quake and damping values) with signal matching software and wave equation software to model the hammer /soil interface and create driving criteria for remaining production piles.
Provides lateral earth pressure design parameters to aid the structural engineer in the design of retaining earth structures
Ensures that all work is completed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Attends project meetings with clients to guarantee project specifications are being met
Completes daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
Turns in required paperwork daily
Must be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs.
Overnight and weekend schedules may be necessary to support business needs
Follows all company safety procedures and policies
Other duties may be assigned