Field Engineer

Who We Are: At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com. Position Overview: As a key member of our team, the Field Engineer provides essential operational and technical support to project teams, helping ensure projects are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within scope. This role partners closely with project managers, engineers, and internal departments to assist with scheduling, documentation, field coordination, and project communication. The Field Engineer plays a vital role in maintaining project tracking systems, supporting client deliverables, and facilitating the day-to-day execution of project activities. This position will support major construction projects in Alexandria, Louisiana, and will report remotely to our Dallas office. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of business integration projects, including mergers, acquisitions, system transitions, and process realignments. Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., HR, Finance, IT, Operations) to align integration goals with functional requirements and timelines. Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of business integration projects, including mergers, acquisitions, system transitions, and process realignments. Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring clear scope definition, task assignments, and milestone tracking. Identify potential risks and dependencies, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and KPIs to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence. Facilitate regular project meetings, document progress, and ensure consistent stakeholder communication and alignment. Collaborate with change management and training teams to support adoption and continuity across affected business units. Ensure documentation, reporting, and handoff of integrated processes and tools are completed accurately and on schedule. Contribute to post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement for future integrations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering required. Master's degree (M.S.) in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering preferred. Two years of experience required. Valid driver’s license, with acceptable driving record. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to read and understand construction blueprints, and both technical and operational information. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Basic Microsoft Office skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team with a focus on producing high-quality work. Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports. Preferred Qualifications: An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license in the state of Texas or Louisiana Preferred. Travel Requirements: This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work. Physical Demands & Work Environment: This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including: Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris. Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments. Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions. The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to: Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion. Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods. Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment. Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections. Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams. Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit). EEO Statement: UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here