Field Engineer: Site & Field Design Specialist

Terracon; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Charlotte, NC seeks an entry-level engineer to support field investigations, data analysis, and reporting across a range of projects. You’ll assist with plan development, inspections, and client communications under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, data collection, and CAD drafting, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and develop professional skills. An EIT/EI designation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety concerns.
• Understand and practice quality acumen and support consistent quality standards on proposals and project delivery.
• Developing engineering professional; assignments designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection; prepare related reports.
• Evaluate routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with technical personnel and supervisor on routine projects; perform basic calculations and engineering analyses.
• Draft routine proposals and assist in preparing more complex proposals.
• Performs plan drafting using CAD software and may work with technician crews on projects.

Skills

Safety compliance

Quality acumen

Proposal development

Data collection

Communication

Basic calculations

CAD drafting

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Terracon in Charlotte, NC seeks an entry-level engineer to support field investigations, data analysis, and reporting across a range of projects. You’ll assist with plan development, inspections, and client communications under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, data collection, and CAD drafting, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and develop professional skills. An EIT/EI designation is preferred.