Field Engineer - Automated Heavy Civil & Excavation

TerraFirma; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity in TerraFirma

Relocation package

Zusammenfassung

TerraFirma in Austin, TX is seeking a Field Engineer to own on-site technical oversight for earthworks, automation tools, tele-operations, and our Mission Control system. You will collaborate with operators, estimators, and project managers to deliver quality results.

Candidates have 1–4 years in site prep/excavation, a civil engineering or related degree, and comfort with heavy equipment. Relocation to Austin is available; equity and relocation support are part of the package.

Qualifikationen

• 1-4 years in site prep / excavation with field operations exposure.
• Strong understanding of earthworks construction techniques and equipment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (functional proficiency).
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.

Aufgaben

• Provide technical oversight during project execution, ensuring earthworks align with plans, specifications, budget and timeline.
• Coordinate on-site activities, including scheduling equipment and labor, to maintain timelines and efficiency.
• Train, support, and manage operators in the use of automated and remote-controlled earth-moving equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, bulldozers, graders) at a functional level to support team efforts.
• Monitor and troubleshoot machine control systems and teleoperations to ensure equipment performance and accuracy.
• Conduct quality control checks, such as soil compaction tests or grade verification, to meet standards.
• Interpret and manage survey layout and staking.
• Maintain daily logs and reports using mobile apps or project management software.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Support site demobilization and final inspections, ensuring proper documentation and client handover.

Kenntnisse

Site coordination

Heavy equipment operation

Civil engineering

Construction management

Ausbildung

Bachelors in civil engineering

Tools

Total Station

Jobbeschreibung

TerraFirma in Austin, TX is seeking a Field Engineer to own on-site technical oversight for earthworks, automation tools, tele-operations, and our Mission Control system. You will collaborate with operators, estimators, and project managers to deliver quality results.

Candidates have 1–4 years in site prep/excavation, a civil engineering or related degree, and comfort with heavy equipment. Relocation to Austin is available; equity and relocation support are part of the package.