Construction Engineering Technician (CAD Operator/Design)

Wagman, Inc.•Berryville, VA

49d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Wagman is seeking a Construction Engineering Technician or Junior Engineer to join its Geotechnical Group. This team-oriented role supports structural and geotechnical design-build work and is suited to someone motivated to learn and develop. The position assists the lead Engineer and/or Project Manager and the engineering team with CAD drawings, drawing and specification reviews, material ordering, and other engineering tasks. It also supports geotechnical engineering evaluations involving ground improvement, deep foundations, micropiles, drilled shafts, and retaining wall systems. The primary location is Berryville, Virginia, and some travel is required. Wagman is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction firm founded in 1902, headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Its operations include heavy civil, general construction, and geotechnical construction services, with core competencies including design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.

Requirements

At least an Associate’s degree in Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; internship or on-site job experience, or a CAD or similar certification program, may be substituted.
Proficiency with computer programs including Excel, AutoCAD, and Microsoft programs.
Ability to work independently and as part of a group, and to multitask.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong prioritization and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level.
Ability to bend, squat, and kneel occasionally during a scheduled work shift.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to stand and walk continuously during a scheduled work shift at project sites as needed.
Ability to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
Acceptable corrected vision in both eyes and acceptable corrected hearing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in civil, structural, and/or geotechnical engineering.
Experience in structural and/or geotechnical construction, such as deep foundation work, excavation, shoring, drilled shafts, or pile driving.
Experience scheduling, coordinating, and communicating with subcontractors on a construction site.
Familiarity with instrumentation, earthwork and retention systems, and geotechnical construction such as micropile drilling, lagging walls, temporary shoring, and other earth-retention work.

Responsibilities

Prepare designs with support from the Project Engineer and develop drawings for field use.
Support engineering and management teams conducting engineering evaluations, including designs for foundations and temporary and permanent retaining wall systems.
Assist the Project Manager with related project requirements, including QA/QC and performance of the engineering system.
Prepare CAD drawings according to project team requirements.
Assist with submittals.
Review, analyze, and resolve field construction problems, discrepancies, or interferences with contractors.
Assist with CAD drawings, drawing and specification reviews, material ordering, and other engineering-related tasks.
Support the engineering team with geotechnical evaluations involving ground improvement, deep foundations, micropiles, drilled shafts, and retaining wall systems.