Lead Network Field Engineer

Terracon Consultants - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cincinnati, OH

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position involves providing engineering and consulting services across a diverse range of projects and clients. This includes performing and leading field investigations, conducting engineering analyses, calculations, and making recommendations. The role also encompasses the design and development of plans and specifications, as well as observation and inspection of projects. A significant part of the job is the writing, preparation, and review of reports related to the services provided. The engineer will review drawings and construction to ensure compliance with established plans and specifications, prepare proposals and cost estimates, and track and evaluate project progress and budgets, recommending changes as necessary. Additionally, the engineer will research and resolve design and construction problems, assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports, and apply sound engineering principles while effectively communicating complex engineering issues to both technical and non-technical clients and project teams. The services provided may pertain to existing or proposed projects in various sectors, including public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients.
• Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations.
• Design and develop plans and specifications, and conduct observation and inspection.
• Write, prepare, and review 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 communicate complex engineering issues to clients and project teams.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning and report any safety issues to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• 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 supervisors on routine and less complex projects.
• Perform basic calculations and engineering analysis as needed.
• Draft routine proposals and assist in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Perform plan drafting using CAD software.
• Work with engineering technician crews in testing, observations, and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.

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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Education reimbursement
• Various bonus programs