Field Engineer

KELLER; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

KELLER is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to work at our Wadsworth, Ohio location, servicing projects in Cleveland, Columbus, and Detroit. The role involves on-site technical support, project planning, and quality control tasks.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel. The position offers a salary range of $70,000–$80,000 per year, along with benefits including 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site technical support to the project team members.
• Assists with project planning, material tracking and pricing.
• Performs quality control tasks including data tracking.
• Conducts pile load tests and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Company Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

Position Overview

Keller is looking for an experienced Field Engineer to report into our Wadsworth, Ohio location. Projects will be based around Cleveland, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, or Detroit, Michigan.

The Field Engineer provides on-site technical support to the project team members, assists with project planning, material tracking and pricing, and cost reporting. Performs quality control tasks including data tracking, completion of field logs and daily reports, load tests, and performing quality checks. Monitors real‑time data during production activities and ensures all work complies with safety standards and project specifications.

Responsibilities

Project Support and Initial Planning

• Reviews and understands project specifications, contract drawings, geotechnical baseline reports, and requirements.
• Ensures resources are available to meet project needs.
• Conducts pile load tests and/or other quality assurance/quality control tasks as required.
• Coordinates and generates the required documentation such as field data reports, schedules, field logs, and resource requirements.
• Gathers, communicates, and maintains documentation for production targets and goals on a daily and weekly basis.
• Performs data monitoring and collection tasks involving automated computer/software systems if applicable; compiles and prepares data reports.

Risk Management

• Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risk to the company.

Financial Management

• Collects time and quantities while maintaining daily and weekly logs/diaries.
• Interfaces with Superintendent on quantity updates as needed.

Change Management

• Works with Project Manager to track and log any changes to the project.
• Assists project team in identifying changes that need to be escalated.

Safety and Quality Assurance

• Participates in pre‑planning and toolbox meetings.
• Ensures compliance with all Keller and OSHA safety requirements.
• In the event of a safety incident, works in partnership with HSEQ to support employees and project management teams per Keller policy.
• Logs all quality nonconformance issues and notifies management for resolution.
• Exercises stop‑work authority for safety and quality issues.

Additional Duties

• The responsibilities listed above are minimum expectations for the role. Additional tasks, duties, or responsibilities may be assigned at any time as needed to support branch and company objectives.

Qualifications

Background Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Experience)

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Must be willing to travel.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000 per year. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographic location or other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity