Field Engineer

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.

As a Field Engineer at Universal Engineering Sciences (UES), you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. You will be responsible for conducting verbal and written communications between contractors and other UES teams, providing technical field testing, analysis, calculations, and providing on-site recommendations. Your role will involve reviewing drawings and construction for compliance, preparing reports, and collaborating with project teams to resolve design and construction challenges. You will also assist in cost estimation, tracking project progress, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

At UES, we serve clients in public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors. This position provides an opportunity to apply sound engineering principles while communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Adhere to and enforce all safety protocols, guidelines, and standards for every project. Participate in pre-task planning and report any safety concerns to management.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality assurance in all project phases, ensuring adherence to industry and UES standards.
• Conduct field investigations, research, and data collection, including geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing activities.
• Perform site inspections, construction observations, and field/laboratory testing as required.
• Assist in analyzing and evaluating field and laboratory data for reporting purposes.
• Work closely with Professional Engineers, project managers, and field teams to support project execution.
• Contribute to engineering analysis, calculations, and technical recommendations for routine and complex projects.
• Assist in proposal development, drafting reports, and preparing cost estimates for potential projects.
• Utilize available software to draft project plans and assist in design development.
• Support engineering technicians with on-site testing, observations, and data documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review reports, providing clear and concise summaries of project findings.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental, or related field).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively interact with project teams and clients.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, or other relevant engineering software is a plus.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation preferred.
• Experience with geotechnical, materials testing, or construction engineering is beneficial.

● This position requires travel 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.

• 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).

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement here