Field Engineer

About the role

Terracon’s Facilities Service Line is seeking a motivated Field Engineer or Architect to join our Building Enclosure team in Detroit. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for new graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on field experience, build technical skills, and support a variety of client projects. While experience in building enclosures or building science is helpful, it is not required—we provide training for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations, observations, and inspections of building enclosure systems.
• Assist with engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations.
• Support the preparation and review of technical reports.
• Review construction documents for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Help develop project proposals, cost estimates, and track project budgets.
• Research and resolve design and construction challenges.
• Review and evaluate field or lab data.
• Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Projects span sectors including public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field (new graduates encouraged).
• Interest in building science or building enclosure systems.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn.
• Comfort with both field and office work.
• Ability to travel regionally within the Eastern Midwest (OH, KY, IN, WV, MI, Western PA).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with meaningful responsibility.
• Strong mentorship from established building enclosure professionals.
• Exposure to a wide variety of building types and project scopes.
• Career growth opportunities within a national engineering team.
• Collaborative, people-first culture.