Engineering Technician

Description:

Summary

The Engineering Technician assists the Geotechnical Engineer in the application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Engineering Technician will provide planning, drafting, and technical support to the engineering staff. The Technician will also provide supplemental and technical support for the drilling, laboratory, and CMT departments.

Assignments are primarily in the States of Mississippi and Louisiana with some other out-of-state assignments. Assignments may require overtime, weekend, and out-of-town assignments. Frequently, duties are performed concurrently at several job sites and occasionally at sites of considerable distance from each other. The Intern must have an appropriate motor vehicle operation license for employment.

Specific responsibilities include the following.

• Assists in drafting using MicroStation, BlueBeam, and/or AutoCAD
• Inputs spatial data within ArcGIS
• Proficient in obtaining field data, such as inclinometer readings, open well piezometer levels, pore pressure levels, and surveying
• Installs geotechnical instrumentation in field environments
• Reduces, correlates, and plots instrumentation data
• Assists the engineering staff in planning and coordinating site access for drilling equipment
• Coordinates utility locations (Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas 811)
• Obtains permits for site access
• Operates the cone penetrometer rig
• Operates field resistivity equipment
• Prepares daily field activity reports
• Knowledge of the Unified Soil Classification System (ASTM D 2487)
• Knowledge of the AASHTO Soil Classification System (from AASHTO M 145 or ASTM D 3282)
• Performs percolation tests and infiltration tests
• Performs falling or rising head piezometer tests
• Inspects construction sites to determine conformance of site to design specifications
• Performs construction materials testing and inspection
• Is responsible for application of the General Safety Requirements and other contractual safety requirements to the work being performed under his/her supervision
• Is responsible for inspecting work areas, making safety recommendations, noting safety recommendations, and taking corrective actions daily
• On an as needed basis, works as a field soil technician, CMT technician, and/or laboratory technician
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Requirements:

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• The Engineering Technician should have, as a minimum, a high school diploma or general education degree, and three to six months of higher education or experience. Education or experience in other technical or related fields will be evaluated.
• First aid and CPR training will be provided if required. Other training, such as Mississippi Gulf Coast Safety Council’s Basic Orientation, may also be needed along with a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWICTM) card. Site specific safety training may be required for plant entry.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to author routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of various organizations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid state issued driver license.

Other Skills and Abilities

Not at this time.

Other Qualifications

Not at this time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of 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 to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and extreme heat. While outdoors, the employee is subject to mud, dirt, cuts, abrasions, strains, snake and insect bites, and poisonous plants.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud depending upon job location.

Other Information

As an employee of Eustis Engineering, the Engineering Technician may be subjected to random drug and alcohol screening as part of our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Testing Program. An annual physical for medical monitoring may also be required. A pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check are required.