Construction Engineering Technician

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc.; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching & profit sharing

Annual performance bonus

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. is looking for an entry-level construction engineering technician in Evansville, Indiana. This role involves providing guidance to construction inspectors, coordinating inspection activities, and managing project timelines and costs.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, strong organizational skills, and be willing to travel frequently between Southern Indiana and Kentucky.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Understanding of bidding, estimating, and risk assessment.
• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
• Must have valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight to construction inspectors.
• Assist with conducting construction meetings.
• Coordinate with contractors for inspection activities.
• Manage project technical and cost efforts.
• Oversee validation of products and materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for construction.

Skills

Understanding of bidding, estimating, and risk assessment

Ability to read/interpret project drawings and specifications

Multitasking and managing tight deadlines

Familiarity with federally funded infrastructure

Experience with Procore

Strong work ethic and organizational skills

Education

B.S. or Technology Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Commonwealth Engineers, Inc. is seeking an entry‑level construction engineering technician who will report to the Construction Manager. Daily work activities will include coordination between Inspector Resident Project Representatives (RPRs), Project Engineers, and Project Managers. You will assist in training and overseeing inspection staff to ensure project time, cost management, documentation, communication, risk management, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight to construction inspectors and assist with job site inspection as‑needed.
• Assist with facilitating and conducting regularly scheduled construction meetings.
• Coordinate with contractors to schedule inspection activities and help resolve design and field issues.
• Assist with project management for technical and cost efforts to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Oversee validation of products and materials ordered for projects to verify their conformance to specifications.
• Ensure federal, state, and local regulations for construction procedures and safe working conditions.
• Travel is approximately 90% between Southern Indiana and Kentucky.

Qualifications/Skills

• B.S. or Technology Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Understanding of bidding, estimating, and risk assessment
• Ability to read/interpret project drawings and specifications
• Ability to multitask and carry out projects with tight deadlines
• Ability to travel and a valid driver's license is required
• Familiarity with federally funded infrastructure is a plus
• Experience with Procore is a plus
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills

Benefits

Commonwealth has earned our reputation as a leader in the water resource industry. Join our award‑winning engineering and consulting firm and receive these benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance including maternity leave
• Supplemental Insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Matching 401(k) & profit sharing
• Annual performance bonus
• Additional incentive pay for each hour worked in excess of the 40‑hour schedule
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee outings

All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.