Engineering Technician

SPC Construction; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SPC Construction Co. is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide critical technical support ensuring construction work meets engineering standards, codes, and contract specs.

You will join a region-transforms project—the Palisades Tunnel Project—delivering twin rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River using tunnel boring technology. You will interact with crews, engineers, and management to maintain quality, safety, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or training is required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge is required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and standards relevant to the project.
• Ability to take responsibility and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedules and ensure materials, equipment, and resources are available to stay on schedule and budget.
• Assists with shop drawing analysis, design specifications, material requirements and data throughout the project to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plans and scheduling; identifies risks that could impact budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production and budget projections; documents activities using approved methods and technologies.
• Manages project cost coding for employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractors with Company finance.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards; resolves inquiries with Office Manager and supervisors.
• Ensures quality assurance by reviewing project specs at all stages and managing required certificates and inspections.
• Plans field layout with crews; marks utilities and commercial lines; initiates permits if needed.
• Conducts Job Hazard Analyses to ensure safety; participates in weekly safety meetings.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, scheduling and crews.

Skills

Construction engineering experience

Knowledge of construction equipment &\

Drawing & specifications

Building materials

Communication skills

Education

Two-year degree or training

Job description

Are you a detailed oriented engineer looking to make an impact? As an Engineering Technician, you will provide crucial technical support to ensure construction work meets the highest engineering standards, codes, and contract specifications.

Join us on one of the region’s most transformative infrastructure projects. You’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in the Palisades Tunnel Project, part of the landmark $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project connecting New Jersey and New York. Working alongside leading construction partners, you’ll contribute to the delivery of twin rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River using state‑of‑the‑art tunnel boring technology. This is a high‑profile, technically complex project that will strengthen a critical transportation link between New Jersey and Manhattan for generations to come.

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How You Will Make An Impact

• Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Assists with shop drawing analysis, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
• Conducts required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Attends weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.

Who You Are

• Two-year degree or training required.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Construction engineering experience or knowledge required.
• Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.

Why Join Our Team

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $35.00/Hr.

Salary Max

USD $41.35/Hr.