Field Engineer
Are you looking to launch your engineering career with hands‑on field experience and meaningful project work? Terracon’s Facilities Service Line is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated Field Engineer or Architect to join our Building Enclosure team in Cincinnati.
This is a great opportunity for new graduates or early‑career professionals who want to build technical skills, work alongside industry experts, and support a wide variety of client projects. Experience in building enclosures or building science is helpful — but not required. We’re ready to train the right person.
What You’ll Do
As a Field Engineer/Architect, you’ll support consulting, testing, and diagnostic services for building enclosure systems across multiple markets. Your work will include a blend of field and office responsibilities, such as:
Why Terracon?
Hands‑on experience with meaningful responsibility
Strong mentorship from established building enclosure professionals
Exposure to a wide variety of building types and project scopes
Career growth opportunities within a national engineering team
Collaborative, people‑first culture
What We’re Looking For
This is a great opportunity for new graduates or early‑career professionals who want to build technical skills, work alongside industry experts, and support a wide variety of client projects. Experience in building enclosures or building science is helpful — but not required. We’re ready to train the right person.
As a Field Engineer/Architect, you’ll support consulting, testing, and diagnostic services for building enclosure systems across multiple markets. Your work will include a blend of field and office responsibilities, such as:
- Conducting field investigations, observations, and inspections
- Assisting with engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations
- Supporting the preparation and review of technical reports
- Reviewing construction documents for compliance with plans and specifications
- Helping develop project proposals, cost estimates, and tracking project budgets
- Researching and resolving design and construction challenges
- Reviewing and evaluating field or lab data
- Communicating technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Hands‑on experience with meaningful responsibility
Strong mentorship from established building enclosure professionals
Exposure to a wide variety of building types and project scopes
Career growth opportunities within a national engineering team
Collaborative, people‑first culture
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture (or related field) — new grads encouraged to apply
- Interest in building science or building enclosure systems
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and willingness to learn
- Comfort with both field and office work
- Ability to travel regionally within the Eastern Midwest (OH, KY, IN, WV, MI, Western PA)
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.