Civil Engineering Technician — Employee-Owned & Field-Based

SEH; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH in Omaha, NE is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our employee-owned Civil team. You’ll assist engineers with planning and design tasks and provide field oversight on municipal and transportation projects.

This role offers a mix of office design work and outside construction inspection, plus opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration with contractors and clients, and career growth within an entrepreneurial, employee-owned culture.

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

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Advanced AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

SEH in Omaha, NE is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our employee-owned Civil team. You’ll assist engineers with planning and design tasks and provide field oversight on municipal and transportation projects.

This role offers a mix of office design work and outside construction inspection, plus opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration with contractors and clients, and career growth within an entrepreneurial, employee-owned culture.