Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Department: Civil/Environmental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rockford, IL

Reporting To: Brandon Boggs

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

Engineering Technician (Construction Observation)

We are looking for a motivated Engineering Technician to work at Fehr Graham. We are interested in talented, trustworthy and skilled people who are passionate about providing personalized attention to our clients.

What's in it for you?
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. At Fehr Graham, we don't just manage projects - we bring them to life! This position will put you in the driver's seat to steer our transportation projects to success. If you have a passion for transforming concepts into tangible achievements and hope to accelerate your career, we want you on our team.

Where you'll work
The position is based in Rockford, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It's even part of our Core Values!

We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other's personal and professional growth.

What you'll do:

• You'll inspect contractor operations for compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Prepare project notes, calculations and summary sheets following Fehr Graham documentation procedures.
• Keep daily records of contractor quantities and activities.
• Conduct field measurements for record drawings, and communicate with project managers, contractors, and clients.
• You'll support the engineering and environmental functions of the firm.
• The workweek will exceed 40 hours, especially during construction season.

What it takes

• An associate degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Architecture Technology or CAD Drafting from a technical college or institution is preferred.
• Relevant experience may offset the educational requirement.
• You must have a valid driver's license.
• You should speak and write well.
• You should have strong analytical and organizational skills.
• You must be a team player.

What you'll getYou'll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

Medical/life/disability insurance.

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham's people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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