Associate Field Engineer Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

At ENTACT, we’re committed to creating pathways for growth with unparalleled opportunities to solve problems for our Clients in a safety-focused environment. Join our team and make a lasting sustainable impact while collaborating with the best in the industry.

ENTACT Associates thrive in an atmosphere where we respect and trust each other and champion our successes. You will collaborate with smart, hard-working peers who all share a commitment to excellence.

As an ENTACT Associate, you are a key element to achieving the Client’s project goals. Your expertise empowers you to contribute to our most challenging projects. We provide the opportunities; you provide the results.

ENTACT is an industry leader because of the focus,
passion, and drive of our Associates. I’m extremely proud
of and thankful for our Associates, the reputation we’ve
built, and the clients who trust us to perform.

It takes true team work to deliver our services effectively,
and only our diverse team of talented individuals could
have achieved this level of success.

Through our Associate Development Program, our Associates expand their professional skills through mentoring, hands-on training, and the online ENTACT University. We also provide reimbursement for continuing education and certifications to help our Associates continue to enhance their technical skills.

We offer a competitive compensation package including health plan, 401(k), and much more.

ENTACT is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or associate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or associates based on any of these protected categories.

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Id:529

# of Openings:1

FIELD ENGINEER

ENTACT is a premier national provider of environmental, civil, and geotechnical construction services. We directly self-perform environmental remediation and geotechnical construction work, using in-house personnel and equipment resources. ENTACT’s roster is comprised of seasoned project managers, field engineers, technical and regulatory professionals, certified safety professionals, certified quality control managers, equipment operators, field mechanics, and technicians, with diverse capabilities and experience. Established in 1991, ENTACT has been consistently named to ENR’s “Top 200 Environmental Firms”, has been the recipient of numerous National Safety Council awards, and has successfully and safely completed over 3,000 projects. ENTACT has numerous regional offices and project sites across the United States. We are well positioned to serve our clients nationwide.

Position Summary: The position of Field Engineer will work closely with all members of the management and health and safety team. This position includes quality control, surveying, reporting, KPI tracking, and other responsibilities related to the proper and timely execution of ENTACT projects. Must be self-motivated to meet deadlines, communicate effectively in a teamwork setting and be able to adapt role/responsibilities in a fast-paced ever-changing environment. Associates must be open to periods of sustained project-based travel. HAZWOPER training is highly preferred but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license with no driving restrictions which interfere with job requirements.

The Field Engineer performs the essential job functions primarily in a construction/field setting and occasionally works in a typical office environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete work in accordance with ENTACT safety policy and procedure.
• Responsible for the technical coordination of on-site procurement activities including material requisitions, tracking supply deliveries, verifying field receipts and monitoring subcontractor performance.
• Process project documentation including daily reports, weekly reports, RFIs, submittals and change orders.
• Track schedules, ensure contract compliance and support the Project Manager and Field Project Manager (Superintendent) to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop accurate construction figures and surfaces from engineering sketches, design concepts and field measurements using AutoCAD.
• Process subcontractor billings, monitor project budgets, verify field payroll and provide financial reporting to Project Manager.
• Oversee the lifecycle of all contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders from drafting to project closeout.
• Ensure all activities, materials and workmanship comply with approved design drawings and project specifications.
• Conduct initial and daily topographic surveys to calculate earthwork volumes, track stockpiles and assess site drainage.
• Work with project teams and vendors to meet project goals and objectives during the execution phase of the project.
• Issue purchase orders and subcontracts, enter/track time, assist with expense reports and verify the accuracy of vendor and subcontractor billings.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams.
• Team players with the ability to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Design, planning and communication skills that promote safe work and safe work products.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to take the initiative.
• Strong organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• HAZWOPER 40 hr. training is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center or AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no driving restrictions which interfere with job requirements.

Physical, visual and situational activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, co-workers, vendors, both individually and in front of a group.
• Good reasoning ability and decision-making skills.
• Able to understand and utilize reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.
• Must be able to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Work requires the ability to hear normal conversation, see near objects, and speak clearly.
• Regular use of the phone, email, text, teams and computer for communication.
• Sitting for extended period.
• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects may be required.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform such activities as viewing a computer, extensive reading, preparing and analyzing data and figures and decipher color.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be capable of working under physical stress conditions such as heat stress and cold stress during various weather conditions and potentially long workdays.
• Ability to climb stairs and/ or ladders to reach and work from elevated platforms.
• Ability to grip handrails/ ladders with both hands.
• Hot, cold and pressure sensitivity in hands and feet.
• Must have a normal sense of smell.
• Donning of varying types of personal protective equipment (PPE) as project requirements and conditions warrant to include respirators. Minimum PPE includes steel toe safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and hi-visibility safety vest.
• Working in loud or noisy environments.
• Ability to give clear and precise verbal and written instruction to all crew members including when under pressure.
• Match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• See objects or movement of objects to one’s side when the eyes are focused forward.
• Hear the direction from which a sound originated.
• Must be able to walk on broken, unfirm, uneven ground.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Job success often hinges upon interpersonal communication and relationship development skills, and job tasks require frequent interchange, and successful completion depends in large part upon effective interaction and communication with others.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to safely travel by air, car, train or bus.

Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include:

• Outside construction site, onsite office space.
• The terrain is rugged and may be difficult to navigate.
• Confined spaces.
• Noisy work environments controlled to levels at or below exposure limits.
• Contaminated atmosphere exposures (i.e. fumes, vapors, lead dust, H2S, etc.) controlled to levels at or below exposure limits.

• Different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be worn including, but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection such as ear plugs or muffs, eye protection such as safety glasses, goggles, face shield, etc., welders helmet, safety vest, various types of gloves including leather, Nitrile, latex, etc., steel toe boots, and various respiratory protection such as dust masks, half face and full face respirators, SCBAs, APRs, etc. may be required depending on site conditions. Respirator use may require that the user be clean shaven. Protective coveralls include cotton, Tyvek, fire retardant, chemical protective, etc.