Universal Engineering Sciences
Universal Engineering Sciences

Field Engineer

Rockledge, FL, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Inspection
  • Energy
  • Health Care
  • Civil Engineering
  • Evaluation
  • Documentation
  • Collaboration
  • AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Scheduling
  • Reporting
  • Technical Writing
  • Testing
  • Finance
  • Legal
  • Distribution
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Microsoft Office
  • NATURAL
  • Solaris
  • Typing
  • FOCUS
  • System Integration Testing

Summary

Overview

At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose-to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

The Plans, designs, and directs engineering testing projects such as predevelopment, geotechnical design and where necessary civil design support by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

  • Perform geotechnical field investigations, including soil borings, test pits, and groundwater observations.
  • Observe and document construction activities such as:
    • Earthwork and grading
    • Deep foundation installation
    • Retaining wall construction
    • Ground improvement operations
    • Concrete and asphalt placement
  • Conduct field testing in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, and project specifications
  • Collect soil, rock, asphalt and concrete samples for laboratory testing and evaluation.
  • Prepart detailed field reports documenting observations, testing results, and construction progress.
  • Assist with troubleshooting geotechnical and construction-related issues in the field.
  • Support Virtual Design efforts through coordination of geotechnical data ad construction documentation.
  • Reviewe construction plans, subsurface data, and field conditions to support coordination efforts.
  • Utilize software platforms such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Bluebeam or other VDC related tools as needed.
  • Support project managers with scheduling, reporting and technical documentation.
  • Prepares cost proposals and designs scope of work for prospective clients.
  • Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
  • Attends meetings to present technical data to the client and other professionals.
  • Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, testing schedules and designs for project.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required. Master's degree (M.S.) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering preferred. Two years of experience required.
  • Valid driver's license, with acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Must be able to read and understand construction blueprints, and both technical and operational information.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team with a focus on producing high-quality work.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Previous experience in the AEC-consulting industry
    • Experience utilizing a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) device
    • Experience working outdoors in Florida

    Travel Requirements
    This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

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    Physical Demands & Work Environment

    • This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
      • Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
      • Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
      • Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
    • The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
      • Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
      • Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
      • Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
      • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
      • Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
      • Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

    EEO Statement

    UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here
    • Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
    • Dice Id: 80183604
    • Position Id: 132d3678f2ea4edd9c5cd3bbe6eb3ff8
    • Posted 30+ days ago
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