Field Engineer: Field Investigations & Design Solutions

Terracon; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an engineer to provide engineering and consulting services across a broad range of projects. You may lead field investigations, perform analyses, design plans, observe construction, and prepare reports for diverse clients and sectors.

You will review drawings for compliance, assist with proposals and cost estimates, and communicate complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. A strong emphasis on safety and quality is required.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Terracon is seeking an engineer to provide engineering and consulting services across a broad range of projects. You may lead field investigations, perform analyses, design plans, observe construction, and prepare reports for diverse clients and sectors.

You will review drawings for compliance, assist with proposals and cost estimates, and communicate complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. A strong emphasis on safety and quality is required.