Field Engineer

Terracon; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in the United States is seeking an engineer-in-training to provide engineering and consulting services across many sectors, leading field investigations, performing analyses, and contributing to design and specifications.

You will review drawings, prepare proposals and cost estimates, track progress, and communicate complex concepts to clients and teams, while developing professionally under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required).
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) or ability to obtain (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations, engineering analysis, and prepare reports.
• Draft plans and specifications and assist with design development.
• Review drawings for compliance and support proposal and project delivery.
• Assist in data collection, calculations, and laboratory or field testing under supervision.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non‑technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre‑task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Develop as an engineering professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Evaluate mostly routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisors on routine and less complex projects.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis.
• Draft routine proposals and assist in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Perform plan drafting using CAD software.
• May work with engineering technician crews in testing, observations, and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) (Or ability to obtain).