Engineering Technician III

KLJ is looking for a skilled and motivated Engineering Technician to support a wide range of infrastructure and construction projects in transportation, utilities, aviation, public works, and more. This role involves both field and office work, supporting engineers with data collection, observations, technical analysis, documentation, and quality control to ensure project success.

What You'll Do:

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  Collect and analyze field/site data including surveys, maps, drawings, and reports

  
  
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  Assist with construction observations, compliance checks, and site evaluations

  
  
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  Provide support in reviewing design specs, calculations, and project documentation

  
  
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  Prepare technical reports and assist in resolving construction or engineering issues

  
  
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  Collaborate with cross-functional project teams on design, planning, and risk assessments

  
  
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  Maintain accurate project records and documentation using field logs, drawings, and software

  
  
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  Comply with safety protocols and support work plan development

  
  
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  Help identify and escalate potential site or design issues for resolution

  
  

What You Bring:

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  High school diploma required; Associate's degree in a related field preferred

  
  
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  3+ years of experience in an engineering technician or similar support role

  
  
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  Strong understanding of engineering methods, documentation, and field procedures

  
  
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  Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical software tools

  
  
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  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both office and field environments

  
  
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  Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities

  
  
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  Physical ability to work on uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs (occasionally up to 75 lbs)

  
  
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  Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak project times

  
  

Work Environment:
This position involves a 40+ hour work week with a 50/50 split between office and field work, increasing field time during construction season.

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of field/office technical engineering support tasks on projects involving transportation, infrastructure, utilities, aviation, municipal, public works, telecom, construction services, environment, and other business lines. Tasks may include assisting engineers or higher-level technicians in basic-level surveying activities, observations, data gathering, analysis, administrative activities, and/or office and field work for assigned projects. Generates accurate and concise deliverables regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, safety, and functionality.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Under minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, measuring, and analyzing numerical and graphical data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, geotechnical data, maps, subsurface utility information, structural concepts, schematics, technical drawings, and other matrices to support engineering activities.

* Assist with performing moderately complex professional engineering tech work relating to conducting observations and evaluation of proposed and existing field/site conditions to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, construction plans or operating permits.

* Performs engineering tech functions and provides technical assistance on various design requirements, engineering activities, and operating strategies to account for quality control and the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.

* Verify the characteristics of a site and provide technical assistance on various environmental, design, materials, contractor, and construction observations and issues.

* Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing basic construction or engineering problems and escalating any differences, errors, compliance issues, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.

* Write basic to moderately-complex technical reports and work product summarizing research with findings and conclusions.

* Assist technical staff, engineers, and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, and the mitigation and improvement of project work site problems.

* Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.

* Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and records using electronic systems, drawings, computations, software, and daily field/work site notebook/logs.

* Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.

* Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work, health and safety plans, and permitting.

* Complete training on assigned tasks.

* Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ's policies and procedures.

* Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma.

* Associate's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.

* Minimum of 3 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior engineering technician support experience.

* Highly familiar with engineering technician support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.

* Highly familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

* Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.

* Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

* Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

* Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.

* Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.

* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.

* Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.

* Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Core Competencies and Expected Behaviors:

Establishing Personal Capability: Practicing Level

Impacting Organizational Capability: Developing Level

Developing Professional Capability: Developing Level

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

The employee is regularly required to:

Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Talk or hear and communicate clearly.

The employee must:

Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to three miles per day.

Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hours and Travel:

This position requires the individual work 40+ hours per week with 50% of time spent in the office and 50% in the field, with a potential increase in field work percentage during construction season.