Engineering Technician

Federal Aviation Administration

Indianapolis (IN)

Remote

USD 76,000 - 118,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Indianapolis is seeking an Engineering Technician (Field) to support EnRoute Construction/Install Center CHI. You will coordinate outages, interpret drawings, review designs, and manage materials and methods to install and integrate equipment safely.

The role requires collaboration with SSC, Air Traffic, contractors, and internal stakeholders, plus conducting site surveys and inspections.

Qualifications

Interprets drawings and installation designs for field projects.
Coordinates with SSC and Air Traffic for outages and updates.
Follows safety policies and OSHA guidelines on site.

Responsibilities

Coordinates outages with the SSC and Air Traffic as required for the project.
Reviews installation designs and specifications, and verifies project materials.
Manages logistics, purchases materials, and determines construction methods.
Conducts site surveys and participates in CAIs/JAIs and inspections.
Acts as liaison between project engineers and contracting staff when needed.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Department: Department of Transportation

Engineering Technician (Field) for EnRoute Const/Install Center CHI.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates outages with the System Support Center (SSC) and Air Traffic (AT) as required for the project. Applies broad experience and advanced technical knowledge in interpreting drawings, review installation designs and specifications. Verifies project material, manage project logistics, purchase materials, determines and implements construction methods used in the installation/construction/integration of equipment and systems.

Coordinates activities with stakeholders, provides project status updates, attends project meetings, executes site surveys, participates in Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAIs), and Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAIs). May serve as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) overseeing work activities to ensure contract requirements are met. May be required to coordinate between the Project Engineer and the Contracting Officer (CO) or other stakeholders.

Incumbent maintains technical competency on legacy systems as well as installs and integrates new systems. Uses appropriate technical documentation such as FAA Orders for guidance. Exercises practical judgment and discretion in accomplishing work assignments in a safe manner. Possesses broad knowledge of FAA policies and procedures pertaining to the work environment such as OSHA.

Works with a high degree of independence, keeping the manager advised of significant problem areas. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the NAS as an integrated system in order to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated issues. May be called upon to provide guidance and training to other employees. Work is reviewed in terms of appropriateness of actions taken, thoroughness, and the achievement of overall objectives.

Work may have direct impact on air traffic control operations. Contacts are internal and external to the organization, such as but not limited to, State and Federal Agencies, DOD, airport management, contractors, and utility companies. Performs other project related tasked as required/needed. Uses hand and power tools for the installation of electronic equipment. May be required to climb antenna towers, poles or structures in excess of 50 feet above the ground.

May be working with electrical power systems such as power panels; disconnect switches to plumbing; concrete work; and other construction related duties.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75980 – $117775/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.