Field Engineer

Terracon; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Detroit, MI is seeking an entry‑level Field Engineer or Field Architect to join the Building Enclosure team. This role offers hands-on field experience, diverse project work, and mentorship from seasoned professionals.

New graduates are encouraged to apply; the position blends field and office duties, with training provided in building enclosure systems and building science concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture (or a related field) — new grads encouraged to apply.
• Interest in building science or building enclosure systems.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and willingness to learn.
• Comfort with both field and office work.
• Ability to travel regionally within the Eastern Midwest (OH, KY, IN, WV, MI, Western PA).
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• As a Field Engineer/Architect, you’ll support consulting, testing, and diagnostic services for building enclosure systems across multiple markets.
• Your work will include a blend of field and office responsibilities, such as:
• Conducting field investigations, observations, and inspections
• Assisting with engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations
• Supporting the preparation and review of technical reports
• Reviewing construction documents for compliance with plans and specifications
• Helping develop project proposals, cost estimates, and tracking project budgets
• Researching and resolving design and construction challenges
• Reviewing and evaluating field or lab data
• Communicating technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Willingness to learn

Travel regionally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture

Job description

General Responsibilities

Field Engineer or Field Architect – Building Enclosure (Entry Level)

• Detroit, MI| Facilities Service Line | Terracon

Are you looking to launch your engineering career with hands‑on field experience and meaningful project work? Terracon’s Facilities Service Line is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated Field Engineer or Architect to join our Building Enclosure team in Detroit. This is a great opportunity for new graduates or early‑career professionals who want to build technical skills, work alongside industry experts, and support a wide variety of client projects. Experience in building enclosures or building science is helpful — but not required. We’re ready to train the right person.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

As a Field Engineer/Architect, you’ll support consulting, testing, and diagnostic services for building enclosure systems across multiple markets. Your work will include a blend of field and office responsibilities, such as:

• Conducting field investigations, observations, and inspections
• Assisting with engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations
• Supporting the preparation and review of technical reports
• Reviewing construction documents for compliance with plans and specifications
• Helping develop project proposals, cost estimates, and tracking project budgets
• Researching and resolving design and construction challenges
• Reviewing and evaluating field or lab data
• Communicating technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

You’ll work on projects across sectors including public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities.

Why Terracon?

• Hands‑on experience with meaningful responsibility
• Strong mentorship from established building enclosure professionals
• Exposure to a wide variety of building types and project scopes
• Career growth opportunities within a national engineering team
• Collaborative, people‑first culture

Requirements

• What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture (or a related field) — new grads encouraged to apply
• Interest in building science or building enclosure systems
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and willingness to learn
• Comfort with both field and office work
• Ability to travel regionally within the Eastern Midwest (OH, KY, IN, WV, MI, Western PA)
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.