Field Engineer

About Us

Discover your future at Forgen!

At Forgen, we are committed to building a strong team of amazing people. When you join our team, you open the door to unlimited growth potential and the support of professionals across the country who want to see you succeed. Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your career in the environmental construction industry or a seasoned professional looking to fill one of our open management positions, we invite you to discover your future with Forgen.

Location: Various Projects, as assigned

Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time

Manager Position: No

Reports To: Project Manager or designee

Travel: Up to 75%

Summary of Functions

Apply the general knowledge of the physical sciences and mathematics underlying engineering and specialized knowledge of the mechanics of solids (particularly of soils), hydraulics, theory of structure, strength of materials, engineering geology and surveying. The Field Engineer will assist with the overall execution of projects in accordance with the established budget, schedule, contract plans and specifications. Ensure the company’s safety culture is documented, communicated, and enforced in accordance with the company’s established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Embrace Forgen’s Core Values in all aspects of the job.
• Perform Project specific engineering support, including:
  • Preparing project submittals.
  • Maintaining project record documents.
  • Perform technical review of contract plans and specifications.
  • Provide oversight and documentation related to project quality control in accordance with the contract plans, specifications, and company policies and procedures.
  • Preparing daily construction reports and progress tracking.
  • Manage, interpret, and perform site surveying.
  • Assist with the management of subcontractors.
  • Assist with the procurement or rental of equipment and materials.
  • Assist Project Manager with project daily cost reporting and tracking.
• Perform Office engineering support, including:
  • Assist in the development of project cost estimates, proposals, and material take-offs.
  • Perform technical analysis of the remediation methodologies of various previously remediated projects.
  • Perform other administrative or office duties as required or as assigned.
  • Travel to project sites as necessary for extended durations.
  • Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

Experience/Education

• Required Experience/Education:
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent preferred but not mandatory.
  • Must be able to thoroughly understand the scope of project through plans and project specifications.
  • Must have strong computer aptitude, including MS Office.
• Beneficial Experience/Education:
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
  • Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project scheduling software.
  • Experience with USACE QCS System.
  • Experience with site surveying, both conventional and GPS.
  • Assisting with the development of cost estimates and proposals.
  • Prior project experience with In-Situ Stabilization.
  • Prior experience with materials procurement and purchasing.
• The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
  • 40 Hour HAZWOPER training
  • Competent Person Safety Training
  • 8-Hour Supervisory Training
  • 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
  • First Aid and CPR

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be self-directed with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Problem solving/analysis skills.
• Technical capacity.
• Communication proficiency.
• Collaboration skills.

Physical Demands

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associ