Field Engineer (Entry Level)
Actalent · Raleigh, NC · Yesterday
On-siteEngineering$35–$40/hrContract
About the role
This role is ideal for someone early in their career—whether through school, internships, co-ops, construction experience, or related engineering exposure—who is ready to roll up their sleeves, learn from experienced professionals, and earn increasing responsibility over time.
Responsibilities
- Aid with site investigations, field reconnaissance, and construction observations.
- Perform field data collection and site assessments.
- Support stormwater, wastewater, and environmental engineering projects.
- Assist with site grading, volume calculations, and engineering analyses.
- Work alongside project managers and senior engineers to solve project challenges.
- Prepare calculations, documentation, reports, and project deliverables.
- Travel to project sites throughout the region as needed.
- Learn the engineering, permitting, design, and construction process from project kickoff through completion.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
- Internship, co-op, academic project, or early-career experience in engineering, environmental services, construction, or a related field.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
Preferred
- EIT certification or plans to pursue FE/EIT certification.
- Exposure to AutoCAD.
- Coursework or experience related to environmental compliance, remediation, land development, stormwater, wastewater, or site development.
- Interest in pursuing professional licensure in the future.