General Responsibilities:
Are you looking to launch your engineering career with hands‑on field experience and meaningful project work? Terracon’s Facilities Service Line is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated
Field Engineeror Architect to join our
Building Enclosure team in
Cincinnati.
This is a great opportunity for new graduates or early‑career professionals who want to build technical skills, work alongside industry experts, and support a wide variety of client projects. Experience in building enclosures or building science is helpful — but not required. We’re ready to train the right person.
What You’ll Do
As a Field Engineer/Architect, you’ll support consulting, testing, and diagnostic services for building enclosure systems across multiple markets. Your work will include a blend of field and office responsibilities, such as:
- Conducting field investigations, observations, and inspections
- Assisting with engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations
- Supporting the preparation and review of technical reports
- Reviewing construction documents for compliance with plans and specifications
- Helping develop project proposals, cost estimates, and tracking project budgets
- Researching and resolving design and construction challenges
- Reviewing and evaluating field or lab data
- Communicating technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
You’ll work on projects across sectors including public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities.
Why Terracon?
Hands‑on experience with meaningful responsibility
Strong mentorship from established building enclosure professionals
Exposure to a wide variety of building types and project scopes
Career growth opportunities within a national engineering team
Collaborative, people‑first culture
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture (or related field) — new grads encouraged to apply
- Interest in building science or building enclosure systems
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and willingness to learn
- Comfort with both field and office work
- Ability to travel regionally within the Eastern Midwest (OH, KY, IN, WV, MI, Western PA)
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
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.
About the Team
From general practitioners to specialists, our national Facilities professionals know facility systems from curb to rooftop. As a member of our team, you’ll join licensed architects and engineers delivering services for new construction and existing facilities including building enclosure consulting and testing, facility asset management, due diligence, ADA and accessibility consulting, facility condition assessments, and more. Be it one parking lot or a 100-building portfolio, we create sustainable options for our clients’ buildings, assess and extend service life where applicable, increase performance, and help them maximize the value of their capital expenditures.
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.
