Field Engineer (Entry-level) - Water Infrastructure
The Field Engineer (Entry-level) at Confidential Client supports the Water and Industrial Infrastructure Division by conducting field investigations, monitoring construction activities, and assisting with rehabilitation of buried water infrastructure. This role provides hands-on experience in structural behavior, condition assessment, and construction-phase problem solving, working closely with senior engineers and contractors to ensure long-term infrastructure reliability and performance.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to join a Water & Industrial Infrastructure team focused on investigation, rehabilitation, and construction support for buried infrastructure and water systems. This is an early-career role designed for civil engineering graduates who want hands-on field experience investigating pipelines, tanks, culverts, and related structures and supporting construction-phase problem solving.
- Location: Johnson City, TN (authoritative)
- Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (onsite field work required)
- Travel: Expect to spend substantial time in the field (approximately 50%+), including travel by plane and car.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct field investigations and inspections of buried water infrastructure and related systems under senior engineer supervision.
- Monitor construction and rehabilitation activities to verify contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, and approved procedures.
- Document field observations, deviations, and constructability issues; prepare inspection reports and technical memoranda.
- Provide construction‑phase engineering support including interpretation of contract documents and coordination of testing/inspections.
- Assist in reviewing contractor submittals and resolving field issues with project teams and clients.
- Support post‑repair activities: collect data, help with development calculations and prepare drawings under guidance.
- Work with specialty contractors and participate in the application of advanced rehabilitation technologies (e.g., CFRP repairs).
What We’re Looking For
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Civil Engineering.
- Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) registration or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- 0–2 years of professional experience; field or laboratory internships are a strong plus.
- Willingness and ability to perform confined‑space work (training provided).
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to summarize observations in reports and presentations.
- Concrete and steel design coursework (civil‑structural focus) highly preferred.
- Comfortable traveling and conducting field inspections across the U.S.
Why This Role Matters / Team & Work
Confidential Client’s Water and Industrial Infrastructure group focuses on structural and pipeline engineering, integrity management, and rehabilitation for hydraulic and buried infrastructure. As a Field Engineer on this team you will:
- Gain practical, hands‑on experience in condition assessment and field implementation of rehabilitation strategies.
- Work side‑by‑side with experienced engineers and contractors on projects that directly affect infrastructure reliability and public safety.
- Follow a clear pathway from entry‑level field engineering to design, analysis, and project leadership roles.
Compensation & Benefits
This posting includes a good‑faith salary estimate in compliance with pay transparency requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree: $79,560 – $81,640 per year
- Master’s degree: $83,200 – $85,280 per year
- Overall range represented in this posting: $79,560 – $85,280 per year
- One‑time sign‑on bonus eligibility: $5,000
Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave, profit sharing and 401(k) with discretionary company contribution, medical/dental/vision, company‑paid short and long term disability, life & AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary plans.
Recruiting & Agency Notice
TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Confidential Client does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles for this posting. Do not forward resumes or profiles to the client’s employees. Confidential Client is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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