Construction Field Representative

ENGEO; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Health Club Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

ENGEO is seeking a Soil Technician/Field Representative in California. In this role, you will perform QA/QC field observations, confirm compliance with project specifications, and conduct in-place density testing using specialized equipment. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and excellent communication skills. ENgeo offers a supportive work environment with competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• Valid Driver's License and proof of car insurance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC field observations during site earthworks.
• Conduct in-place density testing of engineered soil and rock materials.
• Document testing and observations using a surface laptop.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School or equivalent

A.A/B.S. in Earth Sciences, Geology, Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

Surface laptop

Job description

Engeo is actively looking for a Soil Technician/Field Representative who is also interested in cross-training in Special Inspections.

Position Summary

As an Engeo Field Representative, you will represent Engeo on various job sites, delivering the highest quality client service. Our Soil Representatives perform a crucial role in the construction industry to confirm compliance with project and plan specifications, and engineering recommendations. Essentially, you are the eyes and ears on construction sites for our project engineers and project managers.

"As a Soil Representative at Engeo you'll have the opportunity to work on many unique and challenging projects. Your primary duty is to utilize a gauge for moisture/compaction confirmation and communicate the results to the respective parties." – Dylan Searle-Lively, Senior Field Representative

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC field observations during site earthworks (grading) and site improvements (utilities, wall backfill, and street construction) following design plans and recommendations
• Confirm compliance with project and plan specifications, and engineering recommendations
• In-place density testing of engineered soil and rock materials during site development using a nuclear density gauge
• Use a surface laptop (provided) to report accurate and detailed documentation of testing and observations. T&O reports are due daily to Construction Service Managers for review
• Sample soil and rock and deliver the samples for geotechnical laboratory testing

Our Ideal Candidate

• 1+ years experience of relevant work experience
• Interested to cross-train, such as Construction SWPPP, and ACI and ICC certifications
• A team player who enjoys fast-paced environments
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Driven to go above and beyond in client service
• Thrives on creative problem solving

All Candidate Criteria

• Required Education: High School or equivalent
• (College or A.A/B.S. in Earth Sciences, Geology, Civil Engineering or Construction Management a plus)
• Valid Driver's License
• Show proof of car insurance - upon hire
• Personal construction site appropriate vehicle (daily reimbursement available)
• Good driving record and Drug-free

Valid Certificates

• Nuclear Density Gauge - required - will train if needed
• ACI Field Testing Technician - preferred - will support training reimbursement if needed
• ICC Reinforced Concrete - bonus - will support training reimbursement if needed
• ICC Post Tensioning - bonus - will support training reimbursement if needed

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Medical Leave
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Wellness Plan
• Health Club Membership Reimbursement
• Incentives for attaining professional registration

Estimated Hourly Range

$25-$30 per hour

Who We Are

Engeo strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an Engeo team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you will receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.

What We Do

Founded in 1971, Engeo is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. Engeo serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, New Zealand, Guam, and Australia.

We appreciate your interest in Engeo.