Junior Field Engineer 1

Aegeus Group Inc.•Columbus, OH

13d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Kiefner and Associates, Inc. is seeking a motivated, technically curious early-career engineering professional to support engineering, inspection, materials testing, and operational activities across Kiefner and affiliated businesses within the Aegeus Group. The position provides practical experience in engineering consulting, materials science, nondestructive examination (NDE), asset integrity, and industrial field operations. The Junior Field Engineer provides engineering and technical support to internal and external clients, including Aegeus Inspection Solutions, Inc. and Jan-X Ray Services, Inc., and works with professional engineers, materials specialists, NDE personnel, and operational leadership. The role includes developing opportunities to integrate Kiefner's engineering expertise into existing and emerging NDE service offerings. The position also supports Kiefner's materials testing and engineering laboratory operations in Columbus, Ohio, including mechanical testing, material characterization, metallurgical examinations, and failure investigations. It involves field and laboratory assignments, technical documentation and reporting, and learning established and emerging NDE methods and engineering practices. Travel may comprise approximately two to three weeks per month, depending on project and organizational needs. This is a full-time, entry-level position with benefits, paid time off, and a matching 401(k) program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
Fundamental understanding of engineering principles, mathematics, mechanics, and material behavior.
Ability to collect, organize, evaluate, and communicate technical information.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with common business software, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently when appropriately trained and under the direction of assigned technical supervisors.
Willingness to perform engineering assignments as well as hands-on laboratory or field activities.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately two to three weeks per month, based on project demands and organizational requirements.
Ability to comply with site-specific safety rules, personal protective equipment requirements, and client training or access requirements for field assignments.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or another closely related engineering discipline.
Internship, cooperative education, laboratory, manufacturing, construction, inspection, or industrial field experience.
Demonstrated interest in hands-on technical work, engineering investigations, and industrial applications.

Responsibilities

Provide field engineering and technical support to Kiefner, Aegeus Inspection Solutions, Inc., Jan-X Ray Services, Inc., and external clients.
Travel to industrial facilities, pipeline systems, construction projects, manufacturing facilities, and other client locations for engineering and inspection assignments.
Assist with field investigations, condition assessments, dimensional measurements, equipment evaluations, material examinations, and engineering data collection.
Support preparation and interpretation of technical field reports, inspection documentation, testing records, and engineering recommendations.
Assist professional engineers in evaluating field conditions, identifying potential defects or deficiencies, and developing engineering solutions.
Work with inspection personnel, field supervisors, technicians, and engineers to understand operational requirements and customer needs.
Provide engineering-related technical assistance to enhance the quality, effectiveness, or value of inspection services.
Develop a working knowledge of established and emerging NDE methodologies.
Support materials testing and engineering laboratory operations in Columbus, Ohio.
Assist with mechanical testing, specimen preparation, material characterization, metallurgical examinations, and failure investigations.
Support laboratory documentation, testing procedures, quality assurance activities, equipment calibration, and technical reporting.
Participate in investigations of material failures, corrosion mechanisms, manufacturing defects, and service-related damage.
Assist laboratory personnel and engineers in analyzing test results and developing engineering conclusions.
Learn Kiefner's historical engineering methods, established practices, and technical expertise and evaluate their applicability to current field inspection needs.
Investigate emerging technologies, engineering methods, software applications, and industry practices that may enhance existing services or create new service opportunities.
Identify opportunities to supplement traditional NDE services with engineering evaluations, such as fitness-for-service assessments, failure investigations, remaining-life evaluations, and materials engineering.
Assist in developing technical procedures, service concepts, engineering workflows, and supporting documentation for new or expanded offerings.
Perform other duties as assigned.