FIELD ENGINEER, PAVEMENTS

American Engineering Testing
US - Minnesota - Saint Paul
September 30, 2024
Engineering

Job Summary

Provide support for the duties of the engineers and technicians on a variety of construction related projects involving pavements and materials. 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 Functions

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Perform inspection, observation, and testing services.
- Perform testing and classifications on soil, aggregate, asphalt, bedrock, and other materials.
- Perform excavation observations and other geotechnical testing and monitoring.
- Perform Geoprobe soil borings and pavement coring.
- Conduct other field observations, monitoring, surveys, and evaluations.
- Coordinate technicians to perform testing services.
Prepare reports and other documentation detailing results of tests, evaluations, or analyses, including appropriate opinions, conclusions and recommendations.
Maintain client and in-house communication for ongoing projects, including daily site visit reports, memos, or other necessary documentation.
Assist in developing and implementing QA/QC procedures and policies for the Division.
Review plans and specifications and prepare task and limited project specific proposals.
Maintain project file in accordance with AET QA procedures and requirements.
Prepare timely invoices and pursue aged accounts.
Assist in training technicians.

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 high chargeable productivity.
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.
Frequent travel required within regional area. Occasional out-of-town travel.
Duties often outdoors and away from the main office/laboratory location.
Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
Complete assigned projects within budget and satisfy client needs.
Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures and technologies in designated field(s).
Participate in at least one professional organization.
Continue progress toward professional registration.
Aid in company marketing functions.
Develop and maintain business contacts.
Perform other duties as required to meet departmental and company goals.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological curriculum, or other acceptable engineering discipline.
0-3 years of related experience.
Ability to achieve professional registration (PE or PG.)
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.
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.
Experience analyzing and interpreting data, accurately observing and recording field activities, reading plans, blueprints, and specifications as related to the position.
Communication skills sufficient to convey complex technical information in a clear manner to diverse audiences.
Ability to interact successfully 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.
Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedules to meet project and client needs.
Capable of the physical labor required, with personal protective equipment. Ability to occasionally move 50 to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This position also may require field work in outdoor conditions on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather conditions. This role routinely 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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FIELD ENGINEER, PAVEMENTS

FIELD ENGINEER, PAVEMENTS

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