Field Engineer

Terracon • Jackson, MS

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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 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, and 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 in sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

This is a developing engineering professional role, with assignments designed to build knowledge and abilities. The Field Engineer assists with research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing; prepares associated reports or report sections; evaluates mostly routine laboratory and field data; consults with technical colleagues and a supervisor on routine and less complex projects; and may perform basic calculations and engineering analysis. The role drafts routine proposals, assists with more complex proposals, and performs plan drafting using CAD software. The Field Engineer may work with engineering technician crews on project-site testing, observations, and data gathering, and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings. The position works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

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.
• Understand and practice quality acumen; 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 project-site testing, observations, and data gathering, and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Provide engineering and consulting services, including field investigations, analysis, calculations, recommendations, design, inspection, and reporting.
• Review drawings and construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates; track project progress and budgets; and recommend changes.
• Research and resolve design and construction problems.
• Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in 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