Field Engineer

TEiC; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Wellness Programs

Gym Reimbursement

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Training & Development

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is seeking an Entry-level Field Engineer. This role involves supporting project management both on-site and at home office, focusing on planning, execution oversight, and customer communication. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include health care, retirement plan, and training programs.

Qualifications

• Entry level to 2 years experience in field engineering or construction management.
• Willingness to travel and live/work remotely for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and implementing project plans.
• Monitor project activities to align with established schedules.
• Serve as an interface with engineering teams for project planning.
• Communicate project progress to the management and clients.

Skills

Strong decision making and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office products

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

The Field Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting projects both on-site and at the home office. While spending approximately 75% of the year at project sites, the Field Engineer serves as a vital member of the project management team, providing support in planning, scheduling, project execution oversight, tooling management, safety and quality oversight, subcontract monitoring and controlling, and corporate and customer reporting. Additionally, the Field Engineer spends time at the home office, contributing to the planning and estimating of future TEiC projects.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Assist in creating and implementing project plans and schedules
• Monitor project activities to ensure alignment with established plans and schedules
• Manage rigging and execution plans, interacting with engineers
• Ensure accurate completion and timely submission of all necessary project documents and reports to internal and external stakeholders

Collaboration

• Serve as an interface with engineering teams, providing direction and support in planning and troubleshooting project issues
• Collaborate within the project management team and with craft employees, providing guidance and support as needed
• Participate in various project planning activities, including corporate meetings, customer visits, and project team conference calls
• Communicate with customer contacts at project sites to ensure project activities meet customer expectations and requirements

Customer Focus

• Effectively communicate with project management team members, engineering teams, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Report project progress, changes, and updates to clients and TEiC leadership
• Develop change order estimates and communicate changes to clients

Technical Acumen

• Review engineering drawings and analyze project impacts to support the operations department
• Support operations department with proposal development, project schedules, and forecasting

Critical Thinking

• Identify project challenges and propose solutions, including developing change order estimates and communicating changes to clients

Continuous Improvement

• Track project progress, earned value, and manage rigging and execution plans

Organizational Leadership

• Manage time effectively while balancing responsibilities and priorities between on-site project work and tasks at the home office

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management; must have strong knowledge of construction means and methods associated with the specific project types
• Entry level to 2 years experience
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to work with wide assortment of levels within the organization (project supervision, hourly employees, executive management)
• Willingness to travel and live/work remotely from home for periods of up to 6 months
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with project management especially focused in full project life cycle

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective on your first day
• Wellness Programs and Awards: Get healthier and earn premium discounts
• Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA): Company match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Duncan, SC Location Onsite Gym

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education