Engineering Technician

HDL Engineering Consultants•Anchorage, AK

12h

About The Position

We're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Engineering Technician to join our Construction Administration Services team. In this role, you'll provide inspection and documentation for heavy civil construction projects, ensuring work meets contract requirements and specifications. Under the guidance of a Construction Engineer, you'll inspect work for compliance, document daily progress, and communicate about ongoing work, issues, and completed tasks. While most projects are based in Southcentral Alaska, future assignments could take you anywhere in the state. Expect long hours, including night shifts, during Alaska's active construction season.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
At least three years of experience with highway, airport, or bridge construction.
Knowledge of technical specifications and construction plan reading.
Familiarity with heavy civil construction, inspection, and documentation.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and data entry software.
Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations under adverse conditions, including via small aircraft or boat.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in engineering, surveying, or construction technology.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, land surveying, or construction management.
Engineer-in-Training certification.
Experience with Alaska DOT&PF construction projects.
Certifications in stormwater management, traffic control, or material testing.
Familiarity with FAA or FHWA construction projects.
Experience with material testing and surveying.
Proficiency in AASHTOWare and Bluebeam software.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed daily field reports to document construction progress.
Communicate updates on work in progress, issues, and failing test results to the Construction Engineer.
Inspect work for conformance with contract requirements and specifications.
Measure, document, and track completed work for payment processing.
Apply engineering principles to the construction of roadways, airports, bridges, and utilities.
Use sound judgment and independence when determining actions.
Plan upcoming work with consideration for schedule and sequence.
Interact professionally with coworkers, clients, contractors, and the public.
Support other technicians, inspectors, and engineers as needed.
Take on additional duties as assigned.