Engineering/Office Field Technician

Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc • Springfield, MO

5d • $55,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) is seeking an early-career Engineering and/or Office Field Technician to join its Building and Sites Services team in Springfield, Missouri. This is an onsite, non-remote position focused on acquiring fundamental technical knowledge and developing basic technical skills while working on assigned projects.

The role combines field surveying and office support, including field data processing and quality review, preparation and review of survey documents and deliverables, support for civil design teams, and periodic construction observation and documentation. CMT is a civil infrastructure professional services firm with more than 500 employees across 25 offices in 10 states, serving clients through its Aviation, Surface Transportation, Water Resources, and Building & Site Services business groups.

The expected compensation range is $55,000–$80,000 annually. Final compensation depends on factors including education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. CMT describes its benefits program as focused on Health & Wellness, Work + Life Balance, Financial Health & Retirement, and Career Development; specific benefits are not listed in the posting. CMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in Engineering Technology, Computer Aided Design, or a related discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical deliverables.
• Basic knowledge of codes and civil engineering practices.
• Exposure to technical software required for the practice area.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Basic problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to listen actively and ask questions as appropriate.
• Ability to accept out-of-town travel assignments and work overtime to meet project demands.

Nice To Haves

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License to visit project sites and other CMT offices when public transportation is unavailable.
• Survey field experience or similar fieldwork experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS platforms, and Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
• Previous engineering, construction, or infrastructure experience.
• UAS Remote Pilot License or desire to obtain one.
• Geospatial interest, including mapping, terrestrial scanning, and GIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform field survey tasks on a variety of projects, working with survey personnel and using discipline-specific equipment.
• Provide office support for survey-related tasks, including downloading, processing, and quality reviewing field data.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing plats, legal descriptions, right-of-way (ROW) documents, and other survey deliverables.
• Support design teams using computer-aided software on civil design projects, including public infrastructure, water, sewer and drainage systems, site development, and utility establishment.
• Periodically observe construction and document civil engineering projects for compliance with contract documents.

Benefits

• CMT offers a benefits program focused on Health & Wellness, Work + Life Balance, Financial Health & Retirement, and Career Development; specific benefits are not enumerated in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree