Field Engineer

Keller North America, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller North America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Field Engineer based in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves travel to regional projects to gain hands-on construction engineering and management experience, blending field and office work to develop versatile civil engineers.

The position supports a career path toward an Office Project Manager, with competitive compensation and a strong benefits package. Expect extensive travel and a dynamic, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Previous Field Engineering experience is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commercial instincts and a proactive, get-it-done attitude.
• Ability to meet hectic schedules and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel regionally, with extensive travel up to three years.
• Opportunity for career path to an office Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Travel to projects within the region to gain construction engineering and management experience.
• Support field and office work balancing design and construction activities as a civil engineer.

Skills

Field engineering experience

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Commercial instincts

Get-it-done attitude

Scheduling flexibility

Travel willingness

Path to PM

Education

BS Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

Keller is looking for an experienced Field Engineer to be based out of our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location.

Responsibilities

This Field Engineer position requires travel to projects within the region to gain real world construction engineering and management experience. This experience provides the highly qualified civil engineer an opportunity to learn first-hand the complex world of Geotechnical and Deep Foundation Construction. Keller is an excellent fit for a candidate who decided to become a civil engineer to work in Construction that includes a balance of design and construction management with a combination of field and office work.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering
• Previous Field Engineering experience
• Sound technical knowledge
• Problem solving and common sense
• Communication and teamwork
• Commercial instincts
• Get-it-done attitude
• Ability to meet hectic and changing schedules and deadlines
• Extensive travel up to three years
• Career path to office Project Manager position

Additional Information

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 per year
Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical 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.