What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer position at Essel?
Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include
performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations,
design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation,
and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure
compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project
progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign,
review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and
be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and
project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in the public works, transportation,
commercial, communications, energy, and/or industrial sectors
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any
safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Developing engineering professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare
associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Evaluate mostly routine laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
• May perform basic calculations and engineering analysis.
• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• May work with engineering technician crews in testing, observations and data gathering activities on project
sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
