Engineering Technician I – Lexington Construction
About The Position
This is an Engineering Technician I position in the Lexington Construction Resident Engineer’s Office. This position performs technical duties, while supporting engineers and other professionals in areas such as construction inspection, materials testing, project surveying, and program/regulatory compliance. Work functions may include inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications, testing of materials, review of plans, analysis of engineering related data, and construction surveying/layout. Daily duties will include composing diaries of project operations, completing various material reports, performing construction calculations, documenting pay records, and computer/iPad entry. This position will also assist in all aspects of office engineering and assist the Resident Engineer.
Requirements
- Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, and the general public.
- Ability to work safely in both office and outside environments with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
- Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, standing, and able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, as required, for projects assigned to within the Division.
- Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
- Employee will be subject to emergency callback and inclement weather.
- The selected applicant will be expected to safety and legally operate a motor vehicle.
- Safety toe shoes are required.
- Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and understanding of general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, and/or construction surveying
- Knowledge and skill in the use of computer equipment, including iPad and software
- Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports
- Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
- Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience
Responsibilities
- Inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications
- Testing of materials
- Review of plans
- Analysis of engineering related data
- Construction surveying/layout
- Composing diaries of project operations
- Completing various material reports
- Performing construction calculations
- Documenting pay records
- Computer/iPad entry
- Assisting in all aspects of office engineering
- Assisting the Resident Engineer
- Inspecting
- Ensuring work zone safety
- Participating in snow & ice removal
Benefits
- variety of leave options
- professional development opportunities
- insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
