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New Higher Salary: $35,984 – $62,971
The Challenge
We are hiring an Entry-Level Engineering Technician to join our Salisbury Resident Engineering team.
In this role, you will:
Help and support engineers and senior technicians in construction inspection, surveying, materials testing, materials sampling, erosion control inspection, and construction traffic control audits.
Inspect for compliance and/or codes.
Collect and analyze field data.
Test materials.
Review and interpret design plans.
Analyze engineering-related and product data.
Implement construction layouts.
Measure, stake, mark, and clear brush.
Use testing instruments to read plan details, make accurate field measurements, and inspect roadway/structure components.
What You Bring
Knowledge and understanding of the general concepts, practices, and theories used in construction, construction inspection, or construction surveying.
Computer knowledge and skills using laptops, iPads, and software.
Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.
Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
Knowledge of standards and specifications and plan reading experience.
Good enough eyesight to use testing instruments, read plan details, make accurate field measurements and inspect roadway and structure components.
Ability to work while being exposed to high traffic volumes, at heights over water or traffic, and climbing on bridge substructures/superstructures.
Ability to safely perform manual tasks involving bush axes and other tools on steep and rough terrain.
Fitness to carry testing equipment over rough and steep terrain.
Strength to lift and carry 50+ pounds.
Ability to work safely work high above ground.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Solid proficiency in recordkeeping and use of engineering testing equipment.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Safety Toe shoes.
Education & Experience
Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience.