Field Engineer Jobs in Virginia

A Field Engineer in the quality control industry is responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and assessing the quality of products, processes, and systems to ensure they meet the required standards and regulations. They carry out site visits, perform tests, analyze data, and write reports on their findings. Additionally, they may also be tasked with troubleshooting and fixing problems identified during inspections. Their role is crucial in preventing defects, reducing manufacturing costs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a company's reputation.

To be successful, a Field Engineer should have a strong understanding of quality control methods and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. They also need good communication skills to effectively report their findings and suggest improvements. A Field Engineer should have a degree in engineering or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are also beneficial. Prior to becoming a Field Engineer, a person may have roles as a Quality Control Inspector, Junior Engineer, or Process Engineer.

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Field Engineer

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Engineer Full-time professional experience working as a Field Engineer with strong Electronic/RF background that installs, maintains, and repairs electronic, mechanical, and/or shipboard sytems....

**Quality-Specific Goals:** + Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply...

Sr. Critical Infrastructure Portfolio Engineer, Field Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago

The Data Center Field Engineering Team is the engineering owner for the lifecycle of AWS data centers. This includes supporting new designs/innovations through data center end-of-life, with a...

ITS Field Engineer

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago

ITS Field Engineer Flatiron Construction Corp $76,000.00 - $86,000.00 paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Virginia, Norfolk 240 Corporate Boulevard (Show on map) Jun 06, 2025...

Night Shift Field Engineer

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 5 days ago

As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and...

Physical Security Field Engineer, , Data Center Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 7 days ago

As a Security Field Engineer, you will be deep diving security products that protect our customers in our data centers to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale...

Utilities Field Engineer

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 13 days ago

As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and...

Field Engineer (Experienced)

  • Tasley, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Tasley, VA
  • 14 days ago

Coordinates and schedules all work related task for the Staking Techs. and Field Engineers....

Critical Facilities Security Field Engineer, DC Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 16 days ago

As a Security Field Engineer, you will be deep diving security products that protect our customers in our data centers to meet ever-evolving customer needs as we continue expanding our fleet to hyper-scale...

Senior Field Engineer

  • Herndon, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 20 days ago

ManTech** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Senior Field Engineer** to join our team in **DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area**....

Senior Field Engineer

  • Herndon, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 20 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Field Engineer to join our team in DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area....

Field Engineer - Geotechnical

  • Woodbridge, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Woodbridge, VA
  • 22 days ago

Job Description General Responsibilities: Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations,...

Field Engineer

  • Woodbridge, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Woodbridge, VA
  • 23 days ago

General Responsibilities: Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering...

Critical Infrastructure Portfolio Engineer, Field Engineering

  • Herndon, VA
  • 26 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 26 days ago

The Data Center Field Engineering Team is the engineering owner for the lifecycle of AWS data centers. This includes supporting new designs/innovations through data center end-of-life, with a...

Mechanical Field Engineer

  • McLean, VA
  • 28 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 28 days ago

Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities....

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Field Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Field Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Field Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Field Engineers in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.2%
Master's Degree
21.2%
Associate's Degree
14.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.2%
High School or GED
6.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Field Engineers in Virginia
2-4 years
42.5%
8-10 years
16.8%
4-6 years
15.3%
1-2 years
8.9%
Less than 1 year
6.1%
6-8 years
5.8%
10+ years
4.6%



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