Field Engineer

Terracon; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an engineer-in-training to provide engineering and consulting services across a broad range of projects in Oklahoma City. The role includes field investigations, engineering analysis, design of plans and specifications, and preparation of reports under supervision.

Essential activities include safety compliance, quality assurance, and development of professional skills while supporting proposals, budgets, and project progress.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Developing 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.
• Evaluate routine lab and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine projects.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis.
• Draft routine proposals and assist in preparation of more complex proposals.
• Performs plan drafting using CAD software.
• May work with engineering technician crews on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities.

Skills

Quality acumen

Communication

CAD drafting

Engineering calculations

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 for example 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.
• Developing 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 supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis
• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Performs 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.
• Works 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)