12T Technical Engineer

Begell House Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loan repayment

Health care

VA home loan

Job summary

Begell House Inc. is seeking a Technical Engineer in the Army National Guard to develop skills for planning and repairing airstrips, docks, barracks, roads, and other projects.

You will learn to draw maps, conduct land surveys, and prepare construction plans and specifications during training and service. The role includes creating topographic maps, supporting geodetic surveys, and providing technical support for construction projects, with opportunities to translate ideas into drawings and gain

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience or interest in maps, charts, and surveying is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw topographic maps and charts using CAD systems.
• Conduct geodetic and construction surveys and results using surveying tools.
• Provide technical support for vertical and horizontal construction projects.

Skills

Topographic mapping

Geodetic surveys

CAD drawing

Construction support

Aerial photo interpretation

Map drafting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

Technical Engineers pen the plans that lead construction crews to success. As a Technical Engineer in the Army National Guard, you will develop the skills necessary to help build, plan, and repair airstrips, docks, barracks, roads, and other projects.

Your training will enable you to assume duties that include construction site development, such as technical investigation, surveying, drafting, and the development of construction plans and specifications. Specific duties may include: construction material testing; drawing maps, charts, and making scale drawings of roads, airfields, and buildings; conducting land surveys and computing survey results; preparing structure wiring and plumbing diagrams; building scale models of land areas that show hills, lakes, roads, and buildings; and piecing together aerial photographs to form large photomaps.

Job Duties

• Draw topographic maps and charts using Computer Aided Drafting systems and software
• Conduct geodetic and construction surveys and results utilizing Automated Integrated Survey Instruments and Global Positioning Survey Technology
• Provide technical support for vertical and horizontal construction projects

Some of the Skills You'll Learn

• Aerial photo interpretation
• Architectural and structural drawing

Helpful Skills

• Ability to convert ideas into drawings
• Interest in maps and charts
• Working with Computer Aided Drafting technology
• Interest in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with civilian construction, engineering, and architectural firms, as well as government agencies such as a highway department.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Technical Engineer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, depending on the specialty. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part‑time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000 for existing loans)
• Health care …
• VA home ……
• ... ok??

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.