Engineering Technician

Seneca Nation Health System • Irving, NY

20d

About The Position

The Engineering Technician provides entry-level technical support to the Seneca Nation Health System (SNHS) and Seneca Nation departments. Under the direction of the Senior Civil Engineer, the role assists with planning, field coordination, oversight, and documentation for construction and infrastructure improvement projects, including new site development, facility expansions, renovations, and civil engineering initiatives on Nation-owned properties. The technician helps ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with healthcare and governmental standards, while coordinating activities to limit disruption to operations and community services.

The position supports construction monitoring, project documentation, schedule and materials tracking, permitting coordination, contractor access, procurement evaluation, and cost-estimation activities. Work includes coordination with clinical and governmental stakeholders and maintaining infection-control requirements for projects in or near clinical settings. The employee must uphold SNHS policies, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and the organization’s mission, and participate in mandatory meetings, trainings, and in-services. The description notes that other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to obtain construction safety credentials, such as OSHA 10, and healthcare construction ICRA certification within the probationary period.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk frequently on construction sites, including uneven terrain; climb ladders; work around mechanical spaces; and tolerate varying weather during exterior site work.
• Foundational knowledge of civil and building construction, site development, and engineering drafting principles.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and civil plans and schematic diagrams.
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices and infection-control requirements in healthcare settings.
• Strong observation, technical documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency and willingness to learn CAD/BIM and project-tracking software.
• Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders, including clinical staff, contractors, and government representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in active construction environments without close supervision and handle frequently changing deadlines.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug screen under the Seneca Nation Drug, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy and the required Federal Fingerprint Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or a certificate in engineering technology, construction management, architecture, or a related technical field.
• At least one year of experience in construction support or technical engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of construction and infrastructure projects for SNHS facilities and Seneca Nation departments under the Senior Civil Engineer’s direction.
• Monitor construction progress on site and document conformance with plans, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support planning and communication with clinical and governmental stakeholders to minimize operational impacts during construction.
• Review and interpret drawings, project specifications, utility layouts, and technical submittals.
• Track project schedules, milestones, contractor compliance, and delivery of materials and equipment.
• Assist with field measurements, surveying layouts, utility locating, and collection of technical data for project design and changes.
• Maintain daily logs, RFIs, submittals, punch lists, commissioning items, and as-built record updates.
• Support permitting coordination and compliance with building codes, zoning, land-use and environmental regulations, and healthcare accreditation standards.
• Ensure construction areas in or near SNHS clinical environments follow infection-control requirements.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding, security badging, access control, and compliance with SNHS privacy standards.
• Assist with material procurement evaluation, equipment installation oversight, and inventory tracking for project-specific supplies.
• Support cost-estimation activities and help verify vendor proposals against budget expectations.
• Attend required project meetings and provide updates to the Senior Civil Engineer and administrative leadership.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing construction safety protocols and promptly reporting hazards.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in interactions with staff, contractors, community members, and leadership.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications required for the position.
• Uphold and promote the SNHS mission and represent SNHS positively.
• Collaborate using a trauma-informed approach that supports physical and psychological safety, trust, transparency, shared decision-making, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity.
• Participate in and complete mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Follow department, Seneca Nation, and SNHS policies and procedures.
• Promote cooperative staff efforts to maintain high-quality service and quality patient care.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage fully covered for the individual; family option available.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• Annual vacation and PTO accrued weekly.
• 16 paid holidays per calendar year.
• 401(k) with 5% matching.
• Parental, medical, education, and bereavement leaves.
• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED