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General Responsibilities:
Looking to join a team of engineering professionals that work on some of today's most challenging projects? Want to join a company with a great culture that focuses hard on supporting one another and our clients? The join our growing team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa today as a Field Engineer! Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record. The heart of Terracon is our people. Come explore with us!
In this role you will provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided.
You be responsible for reviewing drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. In addition, you will prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. You will also assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Finally, you will apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
Services would typically be provided for existing or proposed projects in the solar energy sectors.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Conduct Pile Load Testing (PLT) or similar tests and evaluate mostly routine field data for inclusion in reports.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis and maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Help coordinate scheduling of subcontractors, install crews, and PLT tests.
Requirements:
• Associates degree in STEM field or prior experience in construction or solar energy industry required
• 1-3 years of relevant experience or education
• Willingness to travel.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology or related field preferred
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
General Responsibilities:
Looking to join a team of engineering professionals that work on some of today's most challenging projects? Want to join a company with a great culture that focuses hard on supporting one another and our clients? The join our growing team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa today as a Field Engineer! Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record. The heart of Terracon is our people. Come explore with us!
In this role you will provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided.
You be responsible for reviewing drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. In addition, you will prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. You will also assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Finally, you will apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
Services would typically be provided for existing or proposed projects in the solar energy sectors.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Conduct Pile Load Testing (PLT) or similar tests and evaluate mostly routine field data for inclusion in reports.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis and maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Help coordinate scheduling of subcontractors, install crews, and PLT tests.
Requirements:
• Associates degree in STEM field or prior experience in construction or solar energy industry required
• 1-3 years of relevant experience or education
• Willingness to travel.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology or related field preferred
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
