Field Engineer

2 days ago

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States American Engineering Testing Inc Full time
Job Summary

As a Field Engineer at American Engineering Testing Inc, you will provide critical support to our Construction Services Division. Your responsibilities will include assisting engineers and technicians with various projects, conducting laboratory testing, and performing field observations of construction materials. The level of oversight and supervision will depend on the task complexity, as determined by the engineer or technician.

Key Responsibilities
  • Field and Laboratory Work:
    • Conduct geotechnical field testing according to QA procedures.
    • Perform special inspection services, materials testing, or environmental services as needed.
    • Assist in training less experienced personnel in routine field work and documentation.
    • Conduct soil laboratory tests according to QA procedures.
    • Log and classify soil samples in laboratory or fieldwork, as needed.
  • Performance of Work/Report Preparation:
    • Prepare reports of field and laboratory work.
    • Prepare detailed site visit reports for the job file using standard AET forms.
    • Communicate with clients to determine their project needs.
    • Complete tasks in accordance with project quality requirements.
    • Assist in maintaining and improving the materials testing laboratory in the local office.
    • Assist with geotechnical engineering investigations, including field drilling and laboratory testing, geotechnical engineering analyses, and report preparation.
Additional Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Some positions may require the use of a personal vehicle for company business. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for the position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required for the position.
  • Some duties will be outdoors or away from the main office/laboratory location.
  • Frequent travel is required within the regional area.
  • Occasional out-of-town travel may be necessary.
  • Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
  • Establish, maintain, and build business relationships with clients.
  • Aid in company marketing functions.
  • Maintain high chargeable productivity.
  • Coordinate with other AET staff to increase efficiency, productivity, and communication.
  • Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or related Engineering field.
  • 0-3 years of experience in an engineering or science-related field.
  • Internship or previous work experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Preferred Skills
  • Knowledge of fundamental engineering or scientific principles within the specialty area and ability to apply that knowledge to the job.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) and ability to achieve professional registration (PE).
  • Experience using personal computer software, especially Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work at environmental remediation, industrial, and construction sites and perform field work, including collecting samples, operating field instruments, following procedures, planning, organizing, and arranging logistics for the job, and documenting field activities and data collected.
  • Communication skills sufficient to convey complex technical information in a clear manner to diverse audiences.
  • 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.
  • Capable of the physical labor required, with personal protective equipment. Ability to occasionally move 50 to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to perform hand auger borings and field testing throughout the working day.
Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a field environment in outdoor conditions, on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather conditions. This role also operates in an office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

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 finger, 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 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. The employee will occasionally push or pull equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee is required to frequently work outside. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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