Senior Engineering Technician - Construction

Overview

Assist with field/office construction tasks: measurements, drawings, sample collection.

Key Responsibilities

• cad drafting
• data collection
• calculations
• construction observation
• surveying
• sample collection

Tasks

-Office work may include creation of drawings via hand drafting or CAD methods for review by others. -Works under direction. Performs a variety of data collection, graphical depiction, and office activities in support of the firm’s civil and environmental engineering work. -Preparation of calculations, summary sheets, or other manipulation of data at the direction of others. -Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments. Has authority to stop construction jobs if it appears contractors are deviating from design or materials or methods specified. -Field work may include construction observation of work in progress, keeping records of quantities and activities, verifying material specifications, and compliance to plans and specifications. -Gathering of measurements, as in survey work, or for preparation of drawings. -Collection of samples from various environmental media for chemical or physical analysis. -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.

Requirements

• associate degree
• 5+ years
• surveying
• measurement
• team player
• communication

What You Bring

-Associate degree in Construction Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Architecture Technology, or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Significant relevant experience in a similar operation or within the firm may offset the educational requirement. -Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical measurement, surveying, or technical environmental activities. -Able to perform observation duties for construction projects, recording data, taking measurements, and verify activities & quantities in relation to plan and specification documents. -Able to effectively communicate information to co-workers and contractors. -Accurate in verbal and written communication. -A team player and understands the need to maintain client confidentiality of all project work.

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Benefits

Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 / hour -401K profit-sharing plan. -Paid time off. -An awesome work environment. -Medical/life/disability insurance.

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.

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