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Engineering Technician

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental

The Role

Overview

Support construction projects with field measurements, documentation, and plan review.

Key Responsibilities

  • surveying
  • qc review
  • site supervision
  • equipment maintenance
  • documentation
  • compliance checks

Tasks

-Field measurements for record drawings and verifying compliance to plan will utilize some survey equipment, such as GPS, optical or laser lever, and hand tools, such as measuring rod and tape. -Office work may include review of drawings or specifications as part of our QC/QA program. -Works independently in the field with oversight by the engineer of record and project manager. Has authority to stop construction jobs if it appears contractors are deviating from design or materials or methods specified. -Maintain equipment used in the field and in the office. -May assist with copying, making plan sets, filing, library maintenance, or other duties as assigned. -Field work will primarily consist of construction observation and documentation of work in progress, keeping daily records of quantities and activities, verifying material specifications, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.

Requirements

  • surveying
  • cad
  • associate degree
  • measurement
  • communication
  • teamwork

What You Bring

-Able to perform observation duties for construction projects, recording data, taking measurements, and verify activities & quantities in relation to plan and specification documents. -Associate degree in Construction Technology, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology from a technical college or institution. Significant relevant experience in a similar operation or within the firm may offset the educational requirement. -Able to effectively communicate information to co-workers and contractors. -Accurate in verbal and written communication. -Must be familiar with technical measurement, surveying, and reading and interpreting construction plans. -A team player and understands the need to maintain client confidentiality of all project work. -More extensive survey or CAD experience is a plus

Benefits

Compensation: $40.00 - $60.00 / hour -An awesome work environment. -Life insurance -Disability insurance -Paid time off -Profit-sharing bonus plan -401K Retirement Plan

The Company

About Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental

-Founded in Freeport, Illinois on September 15, 1973, it began with five employees and a commitment to serving communities through engineering and surveying services. -Over five decades, the firm expanded through organic growth and strategic mergers, including the recent merger with Midwest Engineering Associates. -The firm specializes in civil, structural, environmental, and safety engineering, later adding municipal engineering, funding support, and land development specialties. -Typical projects include water and wastewater treatment plants, stormwater systems, bridges, roads, parking lots, parks, and residential or commercial developments. -It has appeared on Zweig Group's Hot Firm list and Best Firms to Work For awards, reflecting rapid growth and a respected industry profile.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Commercial

Industrial

Buildings

Water Engineering

Wastewater Engineering

Municipal Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Structural Engineering - Bridges

Structural Engineering - Buildings

Parks and Recreation

Environmental Compliance