Field Supervisor

American Engineering Testing Inc; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

American Engineering Testing Inc. in Williston, North Dakota, United States, is seeking a Field Supervisor to oversee day-to-day technical operations, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence. The role interfaces with clients and technicians, while demonstrating leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

This position welcomes both emerging leaders and seasoned professionals. Compensation will reflect background, expertise, and certifications, with benefits including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience or 5 years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations and supervise staff.
• Interpret project plans and ensure safety, timeliness and budget adherence.
• Coordinate with client, other offices, and departments to improve efficiency and communication.
• Write and review data reports; manage department financials and resources.
• Travel within regional area and for out-of-town projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or related field

Job description

Field Supervisor

American Engineering Testing Inc Williston, North Dakota, United States

About Us

At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee‑owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities.

Job Summary

The Field Supervisor at American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) is r esponsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day technical operations on projects, ensuring the project is completed safely, on time, and within budget by being the interface between client and technicians acting as a source matter expert when called upon. Will be able to interpret project plans as well as demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Direct and oversee staff activities in accordance with the company’s plan. Assist in developing department technical capability and facilitating growth. Assist in the management of department financials. Responsible for providing work direction and daily supervision of assigned department staff.

This role is open to a range of experience levels. We encourage applications from both emerging leaders and seasoned professionals. The final compensation package will be tailored to reflect each candidate’s background, expertise, and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Secure, direct, schedule, and perform services in areas of expertise.
• Problem solve with little specifications or direction.
• Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.
• Determine method and procedures for testing.
• Complete higher‑complexity technical work.
• Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
• Coordinate with other AET offices, departments, and staff with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, productivity and communication.
• Write and review data completing reporting.
• Client management
• Assign/schedule ensure optimal usage of assets.
• Monitor and train staff as needed to maintain project quality/service and limit risk.
• Coach and mentor employees as needed.
• Work proactively to develop and maintain a positive working environment within the department.
• Monitor financial performance according to budget.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business. Maintain compliance with DOT regulations if required for position.
• Travel required within regional area and out of town.
• Improve and maintain the quality of service and work product.
• Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has full day‑to‑day supervisory responsibility over field staff, including performance management, training, and day‑to‑day operational oversight.

Required Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Geology or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience or, in lieu of degree, 5 years related experience.

Preferred Skills

• Independently performs most assignments.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to develop the department’s workplace culture, address employee concerns, and support employees’ career development.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, codes, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to a wide range of technical problems.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to present ideas to large groups in a clear and compelling manner.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people, work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work as well as direct and monitor the work of other professionals.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $30.00 - $38.00 per hour based on skill set and experience.

AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long‑term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position will occasionally be required to operate in a field environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Third Party Disclosure

Notice to Third Party Agencies: AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET’s Chief People Officer (CPO), AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

Salary Information

$30 - $38Hourly Wage