Field Engineer 1

About the Role

This is an entry-level position for a Field Engineer at Traylor Bros., Inc., a specialized tunneling firm known for its technically demanding underground projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Plan and design structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to managerial personnel.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management.
• Travel as required to attend meetings, site visits, training, etc.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Word
• Excel
• Database management
• AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Using mathematics and scientific rules/methods to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Determining the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to work well in a non-structured environment.
• Demonstrate the ability and behavior necessary to lead others in accomplishing individual and team goals.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or manipulate controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and construction equipment; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level is usually moderate to high.

What Traylor Bros., Inc. Offers

• Competitive pay
• Relocation Assistance
• Optimal health, vision and dental care insurance programs with low premiums
• Company bonus programs
• Vacation
• Personal development opportunities (training, mentorship, etc.)
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family-like company culture
• Opportunities to participate in local and world-wide charitable events