Civil Engineering Tech — Employee-Owned, Field + Design

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our Civil team. The role focuses on assisting engineers with planning and design tasks and providing field-based project oversight for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects.

As an employee-owned firm, SEH emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and hands-on experience in both design and construction, with a balance of office work and field activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project teams, clients, and contractors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain clear and accurate project documentation.
• Willingness to travel as needed for project meetings, client visits, and field observations.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Bluebeam through coursework, internships, or previous employment.
• Interest in land development, municipal, and civil infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with planning and design tasks, as well as field-based project oversight
• Calculate dimensions and prepare detailed dimensional design layouts for projects
• Interpret engineering designs and draft project information using software programs
• Prepare drawings, schematics, and exhibits for project reports and plans
• Calculate quantities and cost estimates for construction projects
• Monitor construction activities on transportation, civil, and municipal infrastructure projects to support compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Document daily field and inspection activities, including material sampling, testing, and quantity measurements
• Assist with preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, and project updates
• Maintain accurate, timely project documentation and reporting
• Mix of in office design work along with outside construction inspection as needed
• This opportunity is open to candidates residing in the following areas: Omaha, NE

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our Civil team. The role focuses on assisting engineers with planning and design tasks and providing field-based project oversight for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects.

As an employee-owned firm, SEH emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and hands-on experience in both design and construction, with a balance of office work and field activities.