Engineering Technician

US Facilities•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Support Position for a project in Southeast Virginia supporting signal shop operations. The role prepares and assembles plan sheets, task orders, and data sets; reviews work plans in the field; documents site conditions; validates plans; assembles signal timing models for approximately 189 signals in the assigned area; and reconciles plans and data with input from the signals team and management. It also involves prolonged periods of focused data entry and careful access to critical information systems and networks that control roadway infrastructure and electronic assets. The position requires a 90-day probation period, VDOT/industry training, and flexibility for a 24/7/365 operating environment. Work may involve short- or no-notice assignments, all-season and all-hour conditions, outdoor work along interstate highways, and safety precautions related to electricity and traffic. Weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required. The role is designated essential, so duties may be required during emergencies, including inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. A fingerprint-based criminal history records check, drug screening, DMV records check, and valid Virginia driver’s license are required before employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Knowledge of operations and maintenance principles, such as data collection, pavement markings, markers and messages, traffic signs, and guardrail.
Ability to enter timely and accurate data into automated systems.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Skill in using computers and software applications.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing; DMV records check required.
Pre-employment fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check required.
Pre-employment drug screening required.
Ability to work safely outdoors along interstate highways and take necessary precautions around electricity and traffic.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, and balancing.
Ability to work in inclement weather and accept short- or no-notice assignments.
Required VDOT/industry training.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assemble plan sheets, task orders, and data sets to support signal shop operations.
Conduct field reviews of work plans, including driving a state-owned vehicle to remote sites to meet maintenance personnel and facilitate equipment access.
Document site conditions and validate work plans based on field reviews.
Assemble timing models for signals, approximately 189 in the assigned area.
Reconcile work plans and data sets with input from the signals team and management.
Accurately enter and manage data for prolonged periods.
Access critical information systems and networks controlling roadway infrastructure and electronic assets carefully.
Carry out other duties needed to meet work plan goals and duties assigned by a supervisor or U.S. Facilities Senior Project Manager.
Demonstrate safety, effective communication, collaboration, customer focus, respect for differences, and nimble learning.
Perform essential duties during emergency situations when designated by VDOT or project management.