Civil Technician

Urban League of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

SEH is seeking a Civil Technician to join our Omaha, Nebraska office. This role offers a balanced office/field mix (about 50/50) and may evolve into a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote.

The position is currently anticipated to be part-time, with potential to consider a full-time schedule based on qualifications and business needs. Responsibilities include assisting engineers, drafting drawings, preparing cost estimates, and monitoring field activities on civil and

Qualifications

• Two-year/Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams, clients, and contractors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to document field activity clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and navigate rough terrain at construction sites.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to travel for project meetings, client consultations, and on-site observations as needed.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Field observations

Travel readiness

Education

Two-year/Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

SEH is seeking a Civil Technician to join our Omaha, Nebraska office. This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience supporting civil design, project documentation, and field-based construction activities while learning from experienced SEH professionals.This role is expected to be a balanced office/field opportunity, with approximately 50% of time spent supporting design, documentation, reporting, and project coordination in an office setting and approximately 50% spent in the field supporting construction observation and project oversight. Over time, the role may evolve into a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of three days in the office and two days remote, based on project needs and business requirements.This position is currently anticipated to be part-time; however, SEH may also consider candidates interested in a full-time schedule based on qualifications, availability, and business needs.

This Opportunity

• 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.

This opportunity is open to candidates residing in the following areas: Rochester, MNEssential Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications

• Two-year/Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with project teams, clients, and contractors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to document field activity clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and navigate rough terrain associated with construction sites.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness to travel for project meetings, client consultations, and on-site observations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous civil design, construction inspection, or construction field experience.
• Experience supporting land development, municipal, civil infrastructure, transportation, or public works projects.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, quantity tracking, project reporting, and field observation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD