Field Engineer

Terracon

Sacramento, CAFresher3m agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 30 entry-level filings

Posted 13 Nov 2026, 12:54 ET

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
Must know
CADBudgeting
Work
On-site in Sacramento
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
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About the Role

Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
  • Participate in pre-task planning.
  • Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Understand and practice quality acumen.
  • Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • 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.
  • Perform basic calculations and engineering analysis.
  • 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.
  • Perform and/or lead field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations.
  • Design and develop plans and specifications.
  • Observe and inspect work.
  • Write, prepare, and review reports for services provided.
  • Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
  • Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
  • Track and evaluate project progress and 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 and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • CAD software

Qualifications

  • Engineering Intern (Engineer in Training) (Or ability to obtain)

H-1B sponsor

Terracon Consultants filed 30 entry-level H-1B applications for new hires (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Department of Labor).

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