Field Engineer - Terracon (Texas)
15455BR
Service Line:
Materials
Office Name:
Fort Worth
Job Description:
What are you passionate about? Solving challenges? Helping clients? Making an impact in your community?
So are we.
At Terracon, our more than 5,000 employee-owners in offices across the U.S. bring their curiosity and big ideas to deliver great work – together – for our clients.
Our Fort Worth, TX office is looking for a Construction Materials Field Engineer. In this role you will provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of construction materials projects. 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 the public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and/or industrial sectors.
You'll start off the first 6 or 8 months in the field, learning about all our testing procedures, then eventually move into the office more where you will start to learn more about project management.
While in the field, you will perform various observations and tests on construction materials such as soils, concrete, masonry, reinforcing steel and asphalt. You will communicate with Project Managers, client representatives, contractor’s representatives and other key stakeholders regarding testing and inspection results. Tests are performed on building construction projects in the Fort Worth, TX area and in the Terracon laboratories.
We go beyond testing of concrete, soils, asphalt, and other construction materials. We talk through solutions with our clients, helping them mitigate risk and protect their investments.
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.
+ 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.
+ Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification:
+ Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation
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Exemption:
Exempt
Requisition ID:
15455BR
Posting Title:
Construction Materials Field Engineer
Employment Type:
Regular, Full Time
City, State (Office Location):
Fort Worth, TX
About Terracon:
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees 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
Terracon's COVID-19 Safety Response:
Committed to Our Employee Safety!
**Terracon is passionate about your safety before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.** As Terracon continues to move forward and grow through this time, we are continuing to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our employee-owners. If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then Terracon is the company for you!
Our goal has not changed. For Terracon, our guiding principle has been and will continue to be the safety of our employee-owners. _It’s that simple._ We want our employees to be able to work safely in every situation and go home safely each night. As we continue our vision of being “Best at People,” here are some of the things Terracon is doing to safeguard every employee-owner:
+ On-going communication with ALL employee-owners on a dedicated COVID Response page, and a portal for their families to have access to resources as well
+ Requiring specific COVID-19 Pre-Task Safety Planning Protocols for all tasks and projects
+ Empowering employees to speak up and say “no” to working in unsafe conditions
+ Providing an additional 40 hours of sick leave to anyone impacted by COVID-19, including those impacted by daycare and school closures
+ Offering voluntary reduced work schedule for anyone needing extra time to care for others
+ Load leveling work assignments across regions to maintain high productivity and chargeability
+ Ensuring proper PPE and sanitation on all project sites by providing field employee-owners with mobile hand washing stations and supplies, masks, and sanitizing kits
+ Utilizing technology for more remote work opportunities and innovation using everything from video conferencing to drones
+ Following all CDC guidelines including social distancing on job sites, in offices, and in our labs
+ Implementing a stand-by leave program to ensure our employees continue service and health insurance benefits during regional work shortages
**If your passion lies in working with a company that truly cares for your safety,** and if you’re interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that will help you grow and quickly progress in your career, consider Terracon and apply today!
* This article was originally published here
