Field Engineer

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Kleinfelder a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers in North America is committed to a people-first culture technical excellence and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelders Charlotte North Carolina office is currently seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to join the team!

Were looking for a person with strong initiative who will perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field in order to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The field engineer will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor. Duties will include concrete sampling and testing nuclear moisture density testing reinforcing steel observations and more complex observation and inspection duties.

Working well in a fast-paced team-orientated environment is a must. Strong communication skills are necessary to succeed in this role.

Role and Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities include:

• Perform observations and testing on materials testing projects to verify conformance to the construction plans and specifications.

• Submitting daily field reports and data reports summarizing daily activities.

• Conduct engineering calculations under the supervision of a professional engineer.

• Maintaining objectives initiatives and overall goals set forth by the project manager.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering

• EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months.

• 0 to 2 years experience in the provision of geotechnical-related engineering field

• Must have valid NC Drivers License

Preferred Skills

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Responsive attitude and approach to staff and client needs

• Timely decision-making skills

• Ability to read and review test procedures standards plans and specifications.

This position may require occasional travel and/or night work.

Required Certifications include (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire):

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I

• Radiation Safety (nuclear density gauge: Troxler CPN Instrotek)

• North Carolina Department of Transportation Testing Certifications

Following an offer candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials a motor vehicle report (MVR) and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 110 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

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Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

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