Associate Engineering Technician

trilongroup; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

trilongroup is looking for an Associate Engineering Technician to work in our Rockford, Illinois office. The successful candidate will understand project drawings and document daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety.

This role requires an associate degree in a technical field and the ability to function independently on-site. Responsibilities include using survey equipment, verifying material compliance, and maintaining project records. Join us to help shape successful projects!

Qualifications

• An associate degree in Construction Technology, Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology is required.
• Significant relevant experience may offset educational requirements.
• Familiarity with construction plans and surveying is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret project drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Document daily work activities in the field.
• Verify material specifications for compliance with project specifications.
• Use survey equipment for measurements and notes.

Skills

Team player

Technical measurement

Surveying

Reading construction plans

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Construction Technology or Engineering Technology

Job description

Associate Engineering Technician

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Rockford, Illinois office.

What you’ll do

• 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 takes

An 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.

• 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.