Field Engineer

 

 

Job ID:  514179

 

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas.  Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work.  Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times.  If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team. 

 

Field Engineer – Construction Materials

Hutchinson, KS | Full-Time |  $70,000–$80,000 (DOE)

Are you a detail-driven quality control professional with a passion for asphalt, concrete, and aggregate testing? Join our team and take ownership of high-impact QC operations that directly shape the infrastructure around us.

What You’ll Do

As our Quality Control Supervisor, you’ll lead the daily operations of our Quality Control Lab and field-testing efforts. You’ll manage a team of lab technicians and ensure that our materials meet all required specs for safety, performance, and compliance. Your work will directly influence construction quality across roads, bridges, and other key infrastructure projects.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supervising daily lab activities, including technician training and equipment/supply requisition

• Overseeing and conducting lab testing on asphalt, concrete, and aggregates:

  • Aggregates: Gradation, Plasticity Index, LA Abrasion, Durability, etc.

  • Asphalt: Rice Specific Gravity, Hveem, Marshall, Extraction, Densities

  • Concrete: Slump, Durability, Retained Strength, Specific Gravity

• Designing and submitting mix designs for asphalt, concrete, and aggregates

• Performing field testing including core sampling, density testing (nuclear gauge), and more

• Handling all material certifications for internal and external clients

• Acting as the main contact for DOTs, city/county agencies, and independent labs

• Advising supervisors on test results and alerting them to deficiencies

• Providing technical data and product information to sales and clients

• Maintaining accurate documentation of results, reports, and communication

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (4+ years in Quality Control)

• Solid understanding of construction material testing standards (ASTM, AASHTO, etc.)

• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

• Comfortable using lab equipment, nuclear gauges, and working in both lab and field settings

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to various job sites

 Bonus Skills (Not Required but Preferred)

• Familiarity with DOT specifications and material certification processes

• Prior experience submitting mix designs or test results for government contracts

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

You’ll be hands-on in the lab and outdoors on active job sites. Conditions may involve:

• Lifting up to 70 lbs, bending, climbing, and working with hand tools

• Exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes, and live traffic

• Required PPE includes hard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection

Why Join Us?

We’re a team that