Field Engineer
Kleinfelder
About the Role
Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer for its Charlotte, North Carolina 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 the 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.
- Prepare daily reports and data sheets.
- Perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor.
- Duties may include concrete sampling and testing, nuclear moisture density testing, reinforcing steel observations, and more complex observation and inspection duties.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months
- 0 to 2 years' experience in the provision of geotechnical-related engineering field
- Must have valid NC Driver's License
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong communication skills are necessary.
- Ability to read and review test procedures, standards, plans, and specifications.
- This position may require occasional travel and/or night work.
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)
- North Carolina Department of Transportation Testing Certifications
Qualifications
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Responsive attitude and approach to staff and client needs
- Timely decision-making skills