28105BR

Service Line:

Materials

Office Name:

Charleston SC

Job Description:

Our North Charleston office is growing, and we have the opportunity for a Field Engineer to join our Construction Materials Testing team. If your passion lies in working on projects that help your community, and if you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! We share your passion.

General Responsibilities:

Are you interested in providing engineering and consulting services for a broad array of construction projects ensuring projects are constructed to code? This role includes leading field investigations; observation and inspections; writing, preparation, and reviewing of reports for the services provided; and serving as the project consultant for Terracon clients. 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 the public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and/or industrial sectors.

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

• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

• Conduct on-site inspections to monitor construction progress, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

• 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 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

• Draft routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.

• Partner with engineering technician crews in testing, observations and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.

• Work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation

Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

28105BR

Posting Title:

Field Engineer

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

North Charleston, SC

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement:

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Job Category:

Engineering