Field Engineer: Design, Field Testing & Travel

Terracon; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an early-career engineer to provide engineering and consulting services across a range of projects in Arizona. You will assist with field investigations, pavement design analysis, data entry, and development of plans and specifications under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

The role involves preparing reports, cost estimates, and proposals, evaluating laboratory and field data, and communicating complex engineering issues to clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Proficient engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small projects of minimal complexity.
• Assist in developing the scope of work for routine projects.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents.
• Analyze data and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.
• Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of data.
• Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.
• Makes design recommendations for review by the Professional Engineer of Record.
• Prepares work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior professionals.
• May supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers and technicians.
• Interacts with client and project team in developing scope of services and reporting progress.
• Willing to travel and overnight stay.
• Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI)

Job description

Terracon seeks an early-career engineer to provide engineering and consulting services across a range of projects in Arizona. You will assist with field investigations, pavement design analysis, data entry, and development of plans and specifications under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

The role involves preparing reports, cost estimates, and proposals, evaluating laboratory and field data, and communicating complex engineering issues to clients and project teams.