Engineering Technician

J.A. Watts, Inc.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and tuition assistance

Job summary

J.A. Watts, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide onsite and reporting support on various technology-based projects in Lisle, IL. Responsibilities include documentation, field inspections, and ensuring compliance with project guidelines.

Applicants should possess an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, with preferred qualifications in engineering. The role also emphasizes strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 0-7 years of experience, preferably in engineering or project management.
• Previous field inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor onsite activities for projects across multiple disciplines.
• Act as an inspector on job sites following project guidelines.
• Gather and maintain data including testing results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience

Engineering degree from an accredited university

Tools

MS Office

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

J. A. Watts, LLC (JWI) is a woman-founded professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we’re known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That’s how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, making us stronger together.

Our Engineering Technician role is responsible for onsite and reporting support on various projects including documentation, field inspection, and project reports. The Engineering Technician will support technology-based projects supporting a variety of roadway projects. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for traveling to and working at project sites, with data entry and documentation completed at our Lisle, IL office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor onsite activities for projects across multiple disciplines and companies
• Act as an inspector on job sites following contract and project guidelines
• Perform standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations
• Includes a role as a hands-on Field Technician
• Initiate action as needed to ensure projects follow contract and compliance obligationsConduct standardized tests for multiple projects and report out on results to project teams
• Gather and maintain data including testing results and drawings
• Schedule and attend job meetings
• Assemble and distribute meeting minutes
• Provide support to the Project Team to help ensure those project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Perform other duties as required/directed

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
• An Engineering degree from an accredited university is preferred
• 0-7 years of experience, preferably in engineering, project or construction management; transportation and construction industries preferred
• Previous field inspection experience is preferred
• Past GIS experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, work and communicate effectively in a team environment, and meet deadlines
• Experience using MS Office suite, Microstation or AutoCAD and industry related project management software

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employees and family
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
• Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Student debt repayment resources available
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• ID Theft protection
• Company-sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.