Field Engineering Associate

Tower Engineering Professionals; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation

RSP matching

Job summary

Tower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time Field Engineering Associate in Philadelphia, PA. The role predominantly involves outdoor work, including climbing telecommunication towers and performing inspections.

Applicants should possess a degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, along with strong climbing ability and good interpersonal skills. The job offers a pay range of $20 - $30 per hour, plus a benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience on telecommunication towers is an asset.
• Must be physically fit to climb heights frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and mapping on telecommunication towers.
• Prepare field and office reports, and structural drawings.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to climb towers

Customer service skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Do you love outdoor activities like rock climbing, backpacking, or snowboarding? Do you love to travel the country, and want to keep the frequent flyer miles you earn doing so? Are you looking for a career that lets you do more than just sit behind a desk? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then Tower Engineering Canada, ULC. is the place for you! TEP Canada is not your typical engineering firm. We offer a wide range of opportunities to our employees, plus the chance to work outdoors and see the sites from hundreds of feet off ground.

Come take your career to new heights!

TEP Canada is seeking a full-time employee for Field Engineering Associate in our Waterloo, ON location. TEP Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, and RSP matching that will truly assist you in planning for the future. TEP Canada believes in rewarding its employees' hard work and providing a rich learning environment. TEP Canada also formally reviews base salary and performance bonus annually.

Responsibilities

Field Duties (70-80% of work time)

• Must have a labor intensive attitude and be capable of climbing towers, water tanks or rooftops. Typical heights of towers are between 150ft and 500ft above the ground.
• Perform engineering inspections, tower mappings and post construction inspections on telecommunication towers.
• Provide superior customer service while ensuring all essential job functions are performed in a timely, efficient, accurate, and safe manner.
• Adhere to all company and industry standard/regulations (OHS, CSA S37-18, etc.)

Office Duties (20-30% of work time)

• Prepare field reports by using data gathered in the field;
• Prepare drawings of field sketches using AutoCAD;
• Read and interpret structural drawings;
• Complete necessary tasks for multiple projects prior to beginning field work such as Job Hazard Assessments (JHA’s)

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in the field of Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• Experience of working on telecommunication towers considered an asset
• Experience in rock climbing, working at heights, tree trekking or climbing utility poles;
• Physically fit to climb towers;
• Experience in AutoCAD or equivalent drawing software preferred
• Strong knowledge Microsoft Office
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; self‑starter, team player, and results oriented.
• Have a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record to operate a company vehicle;
• Comfortable with working outdoors and travelling, sometimes for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Canadian resident with necessary permit or citizenship to work in Canada.

Pay Range

$20 - $30 per hour

TEP Canada is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity and inclusion. Should you require accommodation for your application, please send an email with your request to the careers team.