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Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental · 20 hours ago

Engineering Technician

Aurora, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$40/hr - $60/hr

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is a fast-growing Midwest engineering firm looking for a motivated Engineering Technician. The role involves supporting engineering functions, performing field measurements, and ensuring compliance with construction plans and specifications.

Civil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide support to the engineering functions of the firm

Knowledgeable of methods used in taking field measurements, observing construction projects, and generally provides field and office technical 'hands-on' activities to carry out the firm’s work

Understand and interpret drawings, plans, details, and specifications in the field on construction projects

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

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

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

A team player and understands the need to maintain client confidentiality of all project work

More extensive survey or CAD experience is a plus

Qualification

Field measurementsConstruction observationReading construction plansSurvey equipmentTechnical measurementVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam player

Required

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

Must be familiar with technical measurement, surveying, and reading and interpreting construction plans

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

Able to perform observation duties for construction projects, recording data, taking measurements, and verify activities & quantities in relation to plan and specification documents

Accurate in verbal and written communication

Able to effectively communicate information to co-workers and contractors