Construction Engineer - Technician

Collins Engineers, Inc•West Jordan, UT

5d•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Collins, an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, is hiring a Construction Engineer Technician for its Salt Lake City, Utah office. The role supports bridge inspection for UDOT and is an integral part of the construction management team, working under the guidance of the Project Leader. It offers opportunities for professional growth, with continuing development and participation in professional societies encouraged and supported. Relocation is available. The technician conducts inspections, scheduling, and oversight for heavy highway structural construction projects; monitors contractor conformance to quality, performance, and specifications; performs field inspections and maintains records; and assists with reports. Field work may include nights and weekends. The role requires regular interaction with contractors and attention to safety. Physical work may involve rugged conditions, adverse weather, extended periods standing, and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

A 2-year technical degree or experience in trades.
General engineering knowledge of staging, structural construction, electrical construction, utility construction, roadway construction, and bridge construction.
Extensive use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and construction management databases/tracking software.
Ability to obtain certifications for material sampling and testing for aggregates, concrete, asphalt, grading, and related areas (ACI, NICET, or state certifications).
Ability to obtain certifications for inspection of roadways, bridges, coatings, and related areas (NICET or state certifications).
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally and working in rugged conditions and adverse weather.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections, scheduling, and oversight for construction of heavy highway structural projects.
Solve technical problems and guide solutions through the delivery process.
Monitor contractor conformance to quality, performance, and specifications for assigned construction activities.
Perform daily field inspections and maintain inspection records.
Assist in completing reports.
Keep the Project Manager informed of workload, progress, and daily activities.
Interact proactively with contractors to track crew activities and equipment on the project.
Observe and demonstrate appropriate safety practices.
Perform field work as required, which may include nights and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.