Engineering Technician

RJN Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded employee stock ownership plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K matching retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Paid vacation and sick time

Casual dress code

Job summary

RJN Group in Newport News, Virginia is looking for an Engineering Technician 1 to assist with field inspection services for sanitary and storm sewers. This role involves data analysis, quality control, and maintenance of field equipment.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a relevant field or has equivalent experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. Benefits include insurance coverage, 401K matching, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 2 years applicable experience in place of a degree.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform confined space entry work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspection services including manhole inspection and smoke testing.
• Maintain and clean equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
• Process and analyze project information and data.

Skills

Mathematical and analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Data management functions

Mechanical skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar

2 years applicable experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Computers and tablets

Hand and power tools

Job description

Position Summary

Working as a utility person under Managers and Project Engineers, the Engineering Technician 1 will play an integral part in RJN’s success. They will assist with field inspection services in sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and other underground infrastructure. Additionally, the Engineer Technician 1 will work with designated staff to provide other data analysis services including data quality control, data editing, and data input. Data may include sanitary, combined, and storm sewer flow data, sewer system evaluation survey data, collection system data, I/I source data, defect rehabilitation data and other similar information.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspection services such as manhole inspection, smoke testing, flow monitoring, and dyed water flooding including confined space entry work.
• Assist with maintaining and cleaning equipment and vehicles to ensure work can be performed in a safe and productive manner.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures contained in the RJN Group, Inc. Safety Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Process project information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Follow standard processes for routine data QC and processing.
• Analyze data or information by identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information.
• Travel and work overtime as required.
• Other projects as assigned.

Essential Skills & Experience

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Planning or Environmental Science; or similar technical degree from accredited institution; or at least 2 years applicable experience in place of BS degree.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with data management functions such as backup, archive, restoration, merging and editing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proficiency with computers and tablets.
• Mechanical skills (hand and power tools).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical and cognitive abilities to perform confined space entry.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Direct Reports

None

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and tolerate working in heat or cold weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate.
• Personal Protective Equipment: None required in office. If working in field, must wear steel-toe boots, Class 2 or Class 3 safety vest, high visibility T-shirt, leather gloves, safety glasses, hard hat and other standard equipment required by assignment or job task.

Benefits

• Company-funded employee stock ownership plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability insurance benefits
• 401K matching retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement including student loan repayment
• Flexible work arrangements and schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick time off
• Holiday time off
• Casual dress code

Equal Opportunity Statement

RJN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.