Engineering Technician (Construction Observation, Field Survey or CAD)

Department: Civil/Environmental

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Description

Engineering Technician (Construction Observation, Field Survey or CAD)

 We are looking for a motivated Engineering Technician to work in any Fehr Graham office. The right candidate can be interested in our construction observation, field survey and/or computer-aided design (CAD) positions. 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 any of our 12 offices in Illinois, Iowa or Wisconsin. 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 Construction Observation: You’ll prepare project notes, calculations and summary sheets following procedures, and create and interpret CAD drawings. You'll support the engineering and environmental functions of the firm.  The workweek will exceed 40 hours, especially during construction season.  Field Survey: You will work primarily outside (so it’s important you like all types of weather) to collect topographic survey data, set up and maintain project survey control, and complete construction layout and boundary field survey. You’ll also help with construction observation to make sure plans are followed. The workweek will exceed 40 hours, especially during construction season.
  CAD: You will interpret and create 2D and 3D drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit. You’ll prepare calculations and summary sheets and manipulate data under established procedures.  In either position, you’ll support the engineering and environmental functions of the firm. We promote a team environment, so you’ll work with fellow engineering technicians, engineers, environmental scientists and many more people. And you'll develop leadership skills that build autonomy.

What it takes Construction Observation: 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.  Field Survey: An associate degree in Survey Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology or Construction Technology is a plus, but it is not required. A valid driver’s license is required. We’re looking for someone with some professional experience, but if you are a recent grad, eager to learn and motivated, we are interested.   CAD: An associate degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Architecture Technology or CAD Drafting from a technical college or institution is preferred. Relevant experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and or Revit in a similar operation may offset the educational requirement. No matter the position, you should speak and write well. And you should have strong analytical and organizational skills. You must be a team player. 

What you’ll get
You’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.

• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment. 

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