Field Engineer

Overview

Conduct field engineering, testing, inspections, and reporting for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• site inspection
• field testing
• design drafting
• engineering analysis
• data analysis
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Work closely with Professional Engineers, project managers, and field teams to support project execution. -Assist in proposal development, drafting reports, and preparing cost estimates for potential projects. -Perform site inspections, construction observations, and field/laboratory testing as required. -Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance in all project phases, ensuring adherence to industry and UES standards. -Utilize available software to draft project plans and assist in design development. -Conduct field investigations, research, and data collection, including geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing activities. -Contribute to engineering analysis, calculations, and technical recommendations for routine and complex projects. -Support engineering technicians with on-site testing, observations, and data documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. -Assist in analyzing and evaluating field and laboratory data for reporting purposes. -Prepare and review reports, providing clear and concise summaries of project findings. -Adhere to and enforce all safety protocols, guidelines, and standards for every project. Participate in pre-task planning and report any safety concerns to management.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• eit
• autocad
• geotechnical
• driver's license
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions. -Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively interact with project teams and clients. -Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections. -Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental, or related field). -Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation preferred. -Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams. -Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history. -Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments. -Experience with geotechnical, materials testing, or construction engineering is beneficial. -Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment. -Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, or other relevant engineering software is a plus. -Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods. -This position requires travel in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work. -Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion. -Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

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Benefits

-Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.

About Ues

-Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with 85+ branches serving diverse U.S. markets. -Under private-equity ownership since 2019. -Projects span transportation corridors, solar farms, data centers, hospitals, schools, and bridges. -Combines earth-science know-how with construction materials testing and environmental evaluations. -Known for tackling complex geotechnical and environmental challenges with technology-driven solutions.

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