Field Engineer

Universal Engineering Sciences • Plant City, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At UES, a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, the Field Engineer works on engineering testing projects, including predevelopment, geotechnical design, and, when necessary, civil design support. The role involves analyzing and testing pile behavior, preparing project documents, presenting technical findings, and monitoring construction sites. The position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, and work in both field and office environments. Fieldwork is primarily outdoors and may involve rugged terrain, variable weather, noise, and exposure to dirt, dust, and chemicals.

Requirements

• Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) certification.
• Ability to earn a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering from a four-year college or university.
• One to two years of related experience and/or training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and working with project teams.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in field and office environments and travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a proactive, collaborative mindset.
• Adhere to company safety protocols and use required personal protective equipment during travel and on-site work.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 to 75 pounds over distances up to 75 feet, with regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate laboratory and field equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for laboratory and fieldwork.
• Ability to use senses and communicate effectively in lab and field environments, often while using personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of construction methods, site safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pile behavior using dynamic testing, wave equation analyses, and signal-matching techniques.
• Perform field testing and monitoring of piles using instrumentation such as pile driving analyzers, strain gauges, accelerometers, and pile integrity testers.
• Calculate project costs and assess feasibility based on analysis of collected data.
• Attend meetings and present technical data to clients and other professionals.
• Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, testing schedules, and project designs.
• Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance with engineering test plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Participate in research and development initiatives to improve methodologies, tools, and technologies for assessing pile dynamics.
• Direct activities at project sites when necessary.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Travel within Florida and to job sites, field locations, or regional offices as business and project needs require; travel may be scheduled or on short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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