Field Instrumentation Engineer - Geotechnical Monitoring

Sixense Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Sixense, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support deployment and maintenance of geotechnical and structural monitoring systems. Based in Minneapolis, MN or Chicago, IL, with travel to jobsites across the USA as required.

The role involves installing instruments, developing monitoring plans, assembling ADAS, and coordinating with clients. Requires a civil engineering degree and hands-on field experience; EIT preferred and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• EIT certification, or ability to obtain EIT within 6 months preferred.
• 6+ months of relevant experience required.
• 2+ years working with geotechnical or structural instrumentation preferred but not required.
• Experience installing and maintaining geotechnical and structural instruments such as piezometers and inclinometers.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain geotechnical and structural monitoring instruments.
• Develop monitoring plan submittals from Sixense templates.
• Assemble instrumentation and ADAS.
• Setup and monitor data management systems.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors.
• Perform routine maintenance and site work, including night shifts.
• Operate power tools and hand tools.
• Assist with takeoffs, estimating, and proposals.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Geotechnical instrumentation

Written and verbal communication

MS Office Suite

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering

EIT certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

Beyond Monitoring IDMS software

Job description

Sixense, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support deployment and maintenance of geotechnical and structural monitoring systems. Based in Minneapolis, MN or Chicago, IL, with travel to jobsites across the USA as required.

The role involves installing instruments, developing monitoring plans, assembling ADAS, and coordinating with clients. Requires a civil engineering degree and hands-on field experience; EIT preferred and travel up to 50%.