Engineering Technician II - Construction Services

KLJ Engineering is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Engineering Tech II to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting engineering projects through advanced technical tasks, data analysis, and fieldwork. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of infrastructure and development projects. Your expertise will help us uphold our commitment to excellence and quality in engineering solutions, driving forward KLJ's mission to create sustainable and efficient designs that meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine 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, inspection, 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 general 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 basic to moderately complex professional engineering tech work relating to conducting inspection and evaluation of proposed and existing field/site conditions to determine
conformance with applicable rules, standards, construction plans or operating permits.
• Performs routine 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.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various environmental, design, materials, contractor, and construction inspection and issues.
• Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, compliance with contract plans and specifications, and escalating any issues or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Write basic 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 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 1 year of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior engineering technician support experience.
• Familiar with engineering technician support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• 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.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.