Materials Field Engineer

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Kenilworth Estates (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking an entry-level engineer to provide engineering and consulting services across a broad range of projects.

The role may involve leading field investigations, performing analyses, developing plans, and preparing reports for diverse clients in public works, transportation, energy, and industrial sectors. You will review drawings for compliance, assist with proposals and cost estimates, and support project teams under supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) or ability to obtain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects and participate in pre-task planning.
• Review drawings and construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track progress, budgets and recommend changes.
• Perform engineering analysis, calculations and provide design recommendations.
• Draft routine plans using CAD software and assist in data collection and reporting.
• Work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Skills

CAD software

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Developing engineering professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Evaluate mostly routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis
• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Performs plan drafting using CAD software.
• May work with engineering technician crews in testing, observations and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) (Or ability to obtain)