Field Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients.
• Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations.
• Design and develop plans and specifications.
• Conduct observation and inspection activities.
• Write, prepare, and review related reports for the services provided.
• Review drawings and construction to assure 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 inclusion in reports.
• Apply sound engineering principles and communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non‑technical clients and project teams.
• Provide services for existing or proposed projects in sectors such as public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre‑task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Engage in assignments designed to develop engineering knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing.
• Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Evaluate routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with other technical personnel and supervisors on routine and less complex projects.
• Perform basic calculations and engineering analysis as needed.
• Draft routine proposals and assist in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Perform plan drafting using CAD software.
• Work with engineering technician crews on testing, observations, and data‑gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) or ability to obtain EIT certification.