Entry Level Field Engineer

About the Role

Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to join their Austin, Texas office. This role involves performing routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform observations and testing on materials testing projects to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications.
• Submit daily field reports and data reports summarizing daily activities.
• Conduct engineering calculations under the supervision of a professional engineer.
• Maintain objectives, initiatives, and overall goals set forth by the project manager.
• Perform concrete sampling and testing.
• Perform nuclear moisture density testing.
• Perform reinforcing steel observations.
• Perform other complex observation and inspection duties.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology.
• EIT or GIT or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid TX Driver's License.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read and review test procedures, standards, plans, and specifications.

Required Certifications (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire)

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I.
• Radiation Safety (nuclear density gauge: Troxler, CPN, Instrotek).
• Texas Department of Transportation Testing Certifications.

Additional Details

• This position may require occasional travel and/or night work.
• Kleinfelder offers a certification incentive program.
• Provides cross-training opportunities with the Geotechnical Department.