Construction Field Representative - All Locations

ENGEO; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Medical Leave

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Job summary

ENGEO is seeking a Soil Technician/Field Representative to perform QA/QC observations on site earthworks and to assist with cross-training in Special Inspections. You will verify compliance with plans, conduct nuclear density tests, and report results daily using a provided Surface laptop.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of field experience and a drive for client service. Join ENGEO to work on diverse projects across California with opportunities to expand certifications and contribute to site

Qualifications

• 1+ years field experience.
• Interest in cross-training (e.g., SWPPP, ACI/ICC certifications).
• Team player in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driven to provide exceptional client service.
• Thrives on creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC field observations during site earthworks (grading) and utilities/site improvements following design plans and recommendations.
• Confirm compliance with project 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; daily reports to Construction Service Managers.
• Sample soil and rock and deliver samples for geotechnical laboratory testing.

Skills

1+ years experience

Cross-train interest

Team player

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Earth Sciences/Geology/Civil Engineering background a plus

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

Surface laptop

Job description

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 FR, you will represent ENGEO on various job sites, delivering the highest quality client service. Our Soils 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 Soils 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

Our most important asset is our employees. The health and well‑being of our employees and their families are our top priority. We provide a comprehensive benefit package for individuals and families, including:

• 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.