Field Engineer: Investigations, CAD Drafting & Reports

Terracon; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Indianapolis seeks an entry‑level engineer to provide engineering and consulting services for a variety of projects. You will lead field investigations, perform engineering analysis, and assist in drafting plans and reports.

You will communicate complex concepts to clients and project teams while ensuring project quality and safety practices across assignments. The role supports proposals, cost estimates, and collaboration with other technical staff on routine and less complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• A valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues to management.
• Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations and recommendations.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing; prepare reports.
• Draft routine proposals and assist in preparing more complex proposals.
• Perform plan drafting using CAD software.
• Work under supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality acumen

Proposal development

Data collection

Lab testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Terracon in Indianapolis seeks an entry‑level engineer to provide engineering and consulting services for a variety of projects. You will lead field investigations, perform engineering analysis, and assist in drafting plans and reports.

You will communicate complex concepts to clients and project teams while ensuring project quality and safety practices across assignments. The role supports proposals, cost estimates, and collaboration with other technical staff on routine and less complex