Associate Engineering Technician

Job Description

Associate Engineering TechnicianAre you eager to work on diverse construction and engineering projects? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Associate Engineering Technician eager to tackle a wide range of projects. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.
What’s in it for you?
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings challenges and opportunities. As one of our engineering technicians, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally and make a real impact on the communities where our clients live and work. We take pride in delivering exceptional service and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of talented professionals who bring passion to their craft. 

Where you’ll work
The position is based in our Rockford, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, we 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. 

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What you’ll do
As an Associate Engineering Technician, you will support the engineering functions of the firm by completing the following tasks: 

• Understand and interpret project drawings, plans and specifications.
• Observe construction and document daily work activities in the field.
• Keep daily records of contract quantities and contractor construction activities.
• Verify material specifications for compliance with project specifications.
• Conduct field measurements and notes of completed construction for record drawings.
• Use survey equipment, such as GPS, optical or laser level and hand tools.
• Review drawings and specifications in the office.
• Assist with copying, making plan sets, filing and maintaining the project file library.

What it takesAn associate degree in Construction Technology, Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology from a technical college or institution is required, but significant relevant experience in a similar industry or at a firm may offset this requirement. You should also: 

• Be a team player.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Be familiar with technical measurement, surveying, and reading and interpreting construction plans.
• Work independently in the field with oversight.
• Have authority to stop construction if contractors deviate from design, materials or methods.
• Perform observation duties, including recording data, taking measurements, and verifying activities and quantities.
• Speak and write well. 
• Communicate information to coworkers and contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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About Fehr Graham

Fehr Graham is a premier provider of engineering, environmental and funding solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional and government clients with Midwest office locations in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. Fehr Graham is an Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firm and Zweig Group Hot Firm. For more information, visit fehrgraham.com.