Field Engineer

Job Title: Field Engineer Job Description The Field Engineer provides on-site technical support to the project team members. Assists with project planning, material tracking and pricing, and cost reporting. Performs quality control tasks including data tracking, completion of field logs and daily reports, load tests, and performing quality checks. Monitors real-time data during production activities and ensures all work complies with safety standards and project specifications.

Responsibilities

Project Support and Initial Planning Reviews and understands project specifications, contract drawings, geotechnical baseline reports, and requirements. Ensures resources are available to meet project needs. Conducts pile load tests and/or other Quality Assurance/Quality Control tasks as required. Coordinates and generates the required documentation such as field data reports, schedules, field logs and resource requirements. Gathers, communicates, and maintains documentation for production targets and goals on a daily and weekly basis. Performs data monitoring and collection tasks involving automated computer/software systems if applicable; compiles and prepares data reports.   Risk Management Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures. Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risk to the company.   Financial Management Collects time and quantities while maintaining daily and weekly logs/diaries. Interfaces with Superintendent on quantity updates as needed.   Change Management Works with Project Manager to track and log any changes to the project. Assists project team in identifying changes that need to be escalated.   Safety and Quality Assurance Participate in pre-planning and toolbox meetings. Ensures compliance with all Keller and OSHA safety requirements. In the event of a safety incident, work in partnership with HSEQ to support employees and project management teams per Keller policy. Logs all quality nonconformance issues and notify management for resolution. Exercise stop work authority for Safety and Quality issues.   Additional Duties The responsibilities listed above are minimum expectations for the role. Additional tasks, duties, or responsibilities may be assigned at any time as needed to support branch and company objectives.

Qualifications

Education Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Experience) Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred. Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.

- Must be willing to travel
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Wilmington,NC. About Actalent

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