Field Engineer
Company: American Engineering Testing Inc
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job SummaryProvide support for the duties of the engineers and
technicians within the Construction Services Division. Assist with
engineering projects and perform laboratory testing and field
observation of construction materials. The amount of oversight and
supervision will depend on the task complexity, as determined by
the engineer or technician. Essential FunctionsReasonable
accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Field and Laboratory Work:
- Conduct geotechnical field testing according to QA
procedures.
- Perform special inspection services materials testing or
environmental services on an as needed basis.
- Perform soil boring layout/documentation, utility clearance
meets and surveying.
- Assist in training of less experienced personnel in routine
field work/documentation.
- Conduct soil laboratory tests according to QA procedures.
- Log/classify soil samples in laboratory or fieldwork, as
needed.
- Performance of Work/Report Preparation:
- Prepare reports of field and laboratory work.
- Prepare detailed site visit reports for job file using standard
AET forms.
- Communicate with clients to determine their project needs.
- Complete tasks in accordance with project quality
requirements.
- Assist in maintaining and improving the materials testing
laboratory in the local office.
- Assist with geotechnical engineering investigations including
field drilling and laboratory testing, geotechnical engineering
analyses and report preparation.
Other Areas of Accountability
- Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner
consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with
AET's QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and
protection of employees, clients and the public.
- Maintain valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company
business. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if
required for position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required
for position.
- Some duties outdoors or away from main office/laboratory
location.
- Frequent travel required within regional area.
- Occasional out-of-town travel.
- Properly use and maintain company instruments and
equipment.
- Establish, maintain, and build business relationships with
clients.
- Aid in company marketing functions.
- Maintain high chargeable productivity.
- Coordinate with other AET staff with the ultimate goal of
increasing efficiency, productivity, and communication.
- Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or
company goals. Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or related Engineering
field.
- 0-3 years of experience in an engineering or science related
field.
- Internship or previous work experience preferred, but not
mandatory. Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of fundamental engineering or scientific principles
within specialty area and ability to apply that knowledge to the
job.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) and ability to achieve professional
registration (PE).
- Experience using personal computer software, especially
Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work at environmental remediation, industrial and
construction sites and perform field work including, but not
limited to, collecting samples, operating field instruments,
following procedures, planning, organizing and arranging logistics
for the job, and documenting field activities and data
collected.
- Communication skills sufficient to convey complex technical
information in a clear manner to diverse audiences.
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people,
work effectively within project teams, resolve issues and problems
in a constructive manner, and work independently in the field.
- Capable of the physical labor required, with personal
protective equipment. Ability to occasionally move 50 to 100
pounds.
- Ability to perform hand auger borings and field testing
throughout the working day. Work Environment This job primarily
operates primary in a field environment in outdoor conditions, on
construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather
conditions. This role secondary operates in an office environment
and uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and
photocopiers. Physical Demands The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to
stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with
hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb
or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. The employee will occasionally
push or pull equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee is
required to frequently work outside. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus. AAP/EEO Statement It is the policy of American Engineering
Testing to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all
persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship
status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed,
gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,
genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by federal, state or local law. Other Duties Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities,
and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Keywords: American Engineering Testing Inc, Burnsville , Field Engineer, Engineering , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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