Field Engineer - Foundation Testing

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The Field Engineer will focus on conducting analyses, assessments, and testing related to the behavior of piles in various soil conditions. The candidate should be proficient in utilizing advanced software, testing software and testing equipment to evaluate pile performance and provide recommendations for design optimization and construction processess.

● Conduct comprehensive analyses of pile behavior, including dynamic testing, wave equation, analyses, and signal matching  techniques.
● Perform field testing and monitoring of piles using various instrumentation, such as pile driving analyzers, strain gauges, accelerometers, and pile integrity testers.
● 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.
● Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering test plans, specifications,
and safety standards.
● Participate in research and development initiatives to enhance methodologies, tools and technologies for assessing pile dynamics.
● Direct where necessary activities at project site.

● Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design
documents.

● Must be willing to travel within the State of Florida

● Other duties may be assigned

● Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required. Master's degree (M.S.) in Civil or Geotechnical
Engineering preferred. 
● 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.

• 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).

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