Field Engineer

Universal Engineering Sciences -
Jacksonville, FL

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Blueprint specification interpretation
Construction plans
Bachelor's degree
Financial report interpretation
Data-driven problem-solving

Full Job Description

Who We Are:

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.

Position Overview:

The Field Engineer will be working on-site with contractors to collect data during the pile driving process as the foundation elements are being constructed on large FDOT bridges. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued.

Responsibilities:

Performs or monitors dynamic load tests or PDA (Pile Driving Analyzer) on concrete or steel piles to evaluate the shaft integrity, driving stresses, and hammer energy in the field.
Strains transducers and accelerometers are connected to the pilings, and a full array of parameters including capacity, stresses, pile, integrity, hammer energy, and stroke height are monitored for every blow during installation.
Utilizes data to perform various forms of analyses to determine specific soil parameters (such as quake and damping values) with signal matching software and wave equation software to model the hammer /soil interface and create driving criteria for remaining production piles.
Provides lateral earth pressure design parameters to aid the structural engineer in the design of retaining earth structures
Ensures that all work is completed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Attends project meetings with clients to guarantee project specifications are being met
Completes daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
Turns in required paperwork daily
Must be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs.
Overnight and weekend schedules may be necessary to support business needs
Follows all company safety procedures and policies
Other duties may be assigned

Job Responsibilities Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required. Master's degree (M.S.) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering preferred. Two years of experience required.
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.
Travel Requirements:
- This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, 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.
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Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- 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).
EEO Statement:
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here

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