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Field engineers spend most of their time in the field or manufacturing site where they help in troubleshooting the problems. They carry out research on the problem and find the root cause of the problem and then fix the issues and ensure everything is working smoothly on sites. Field engineer’s responsibilities include inspecting and installing equipment and new technologies, resolving onsite malfunctions, directing crews or workers on site, conducting research, maintenance of infrastructure and equipment and reporting on project status.

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Avg Pay: $71K
Jobs: 3,732
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Avg Pay: $74K
Jobs: 55,386

Education you need to become a Field Engineer

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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Civil Engineering
    The number of occurrences matches with Field Engineer in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,944Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Construction Management
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,321Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,944Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Petroleum Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,566Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree
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    Avg. Duration:30 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,910Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Field Engineer and Other Important Info

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3.2 years
$73K
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2.56 years
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3
518 out of 4016

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