Field Engineer

Terracon • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. Work may include field investigations, engineering analysis and calculations, recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and writing, preparing, and reviewing related reports. Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress and budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for reports. Apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may support existing or proposed projects across sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

This is a developing engineering professional role with assignments designed to develop knowledge and abilities. The Field Engineer works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and may work with engineering technician crews on project sites.

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 for all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Support consistent quality standards 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 mostly 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.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates; track and evaluate project progress and budgets; recommend changes.
• Research and resolve design and construction problems.
• Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for reports.
• 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