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Trilon Group · 2 weeks ago

Senior Engineering Technician - Construction

East Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$35/hr - $45/hr

5+ years exp

Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm seeking a motivated Senior Engineering Technician - Construction. The role involves providing support to engineering and environmental functions, conducting fieldwork and office tasks related to construction projects, and ensuring compliance with design specifications.

Civil EngineeringConsulting

Responsibilities

Provides support to the engineering and environmental functions of the firm

Is knowledgeable of methods used in taking filed measurements, creating drawings, collecting samples, or observing construction projects, and generally provides field and office technical 'hands-on' activities to carry out the firm’s work

Understands and interprets drawings, plans, and specifications in the field on construction projects

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

Collection of samples from various environmental media for chemical or physical analysis

Gathering of measurements, as in survey work, or for preparation of drawings

Office work may include creation of drawings via hand drafting or CAD methods for review by others

Preparation of calculations, summary sheets, or other manipulation of data at the direction of others

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

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

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

Qualification

Technical measurementSurveyingConstruction observationCAD methodsData collectionVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam player

Required

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

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

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