Geotechnical Focused Field Engineer

Position Summary

We are currently looking for entry level Geotechnical-Construction focused Field Engineers to join our team. Field Engineers ensure the job stays on schedule and provide support to Operations and Project Managers. Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus, strong communication, and ability to multitask are important in performing duties of this project/field-based role. This position is critical to the success of Harrison Western.

• Supports operations/crews in the installation of work activities by assisting in the understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Perform on-site QA/QC including testing and sampling.
• Participate in site investigations, project handoff and start-up, update, and closeout meetings as needed.
• Assist Project Manager in creating, updating, and utilizing schedule information to help determine required materials, subcontractor scheduling, staffing, and other aspects of project management.
• Help in preparing, organizing, and coordinating RFI, submittal, and invoicing documents related to assigned scope of work.
• Inventory, organize, procure, and maintain materials and tooling for work activities.
• Assist in determining pricing options for potential change orders.
• Assist Estimating department in plan take-offs, spec review, cost gathering, preparation of estimates and proposals.
• Assist new bidding opportunities, research plans for potential opportunities.
• Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Thorough understanding of specifications, drawings, and job requirements for projects, or portions of projects assigned.
• Extensive travel and presence at different jobsites throughout the United States required.

• Detail oriented and able to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Applicable mathematical skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly.
• Proven positive and professional attitude.
• Strong customer service and multi-tasking skills.
• Current driver’s license.
• Background, Motor Vehicle Record, and Drug Screening.
• Travel required.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel required; B2W, CAD, and/or MS Project experience a plus.

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar or equivalent experience.

• Salary range of $65,000 - $75,000/year DOE.
• 3 Medical plans to choose from.
• Vision and Dental plans.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401k with Company match that is immediately vested.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability plans.
• Company paid life insurance.

It is the policy of Harrison Western not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We especially encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the HR department at