Field Engineer - Water Infrastructure & Rehabilitation

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing and 401(k)

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Fertility benefits

Commuter Benefit

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Field Engineer to join the Water and Industrial Infrastructure Division. You will conduct field investigations, support rehabilitation projects, and document field conditions alongside experienced engineers.

This early-career position offers hands-on field experience in buried infrastructure, CFRP repair methods, and interaction with clients across the US. A B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an EIT or ability to obtain within 1 year are required.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) registration or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 0-2 years of professional experience; field or laboratory hands-on internship or other experience is a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively summarize key observations in formal reports, presentations, e-mails, and verbally.
• Willingness to travel and spend approximately 50% or more of time conducting field inspections throughout the US.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces including underground pipes. Safety training is provided.
• Must be able to travel by plane and car. Must have a valid US driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle report.
• Concrete & Steel design coursework (civil-structural focus) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and inspections of existing water infrastructure and monitor construction activities for rehabilitation projects.
• Observe and document contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and installation procedures.
• Provide constructionphase engineering support by interpreting contract documents and documenting field conditions, deviations, and constructability issues.
• Assist with review of contractor submittals, coordination of inspections or testing, and resolution of field issues.
• Support field engineering through field inspections and monitoring of contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, and installation procedures.
• Prepare inspection reports, field documentation, and technical memoranda summarizing observations and engineering considerations.
• Support senior engineers with development calculations, drawings, and postrepair activities, and participate in client communications.

Skills

Civil Engineering

EIT

Field work

Communication

Travel

Education

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Field Engineer to join the Water and Industrial Infrastructure Division. You will conduct field investigations, support rehabilitation projects, and document field conditions alongside experienced engineers.

This early-career position offers hands-on field experience in buried infrastructure, CFRP repair methods, and interaction with clients across the US. A B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an EIT or ability to obtain within 1 year are required.