Engineering Technician

The Building People; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities services is seeking an Engineering Technician in North Little Rock, AR. This full-time role involves overseeing contractor proposals, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of HVAC systems and engineering principles, with a bachelor's degree being essential.

Benefits

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experience required.
• Detailed knowledge of construction and engineering systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Review estimates submitted by contractors to ensure compliance.
• Perform technical evaluation of plans and specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates and technical specifications for contracts.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering methods

HVAC systems knowledge

Building inspection experience

Ability to interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Auto-CAD

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Engineering Technician in North Little Rock, AR. The Engineering Technician shall assist provide the customer with technical support and inspection services relating to maintenance, repair, or alteration of buildings, utilities, parking areas, roadways, and other work/projects on both leased and owned properties.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Utilize Facilities Management software to review estimates submitted by contractors for maintenance, repair, construction, and other work to assure conformance with customer requirements. Ensures that proposals are technically sound and in compliance with Army regulations.
• Performs technical review & evaluation of plans and reports required to be submitted by the contractor including: Preventative Maintenance Plans for building structures, Quality Assurance Plans, as-built drawings, shop drawing submissions, and change order requests.
• Reviews drawings and specifications developed by A/E firms for adherence to design requirements, code limitations, and civil, structural, architectural, and engineering fundamentals and principles.
• Prepares cost estimates, technical specifications, preliminary sketches, & scopes of work for the contract purchase of complex repair and construction items, designs, and plans for alterations, remodeling, and repairs to various types of facilities, machinery, and equipment, new construction, and the development of contracts with organizational policies and procedures.
• To include estimating the cost of manpower and material, estimating length of time the projects will require, determining and analyzing alternatives when appropriate.
• Prepares contract modifications and design deficiency reports.
• May be required to make site visits for the purpose of studying conditions/gathering information to be used in preparation of drawings, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Required Experience & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Detailed knowledge of methods and techniques of engineering and the construction, application, properties, operation, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials.
• Knowledge and experience of HVAC systems, machinery, plumbing/piping, ventilation, fire protection, digging, shoring, lighting, and similar types of equipment and systems.
• Experience conducting building inspections/facility condition assessments.
• Must possess practical working knowledge and experience to develop detailed specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and prioritize effectively in order meet project deliverables and deadlines. Must be flexible and be able to adapt to rapidly changing requirements and timelines.
• Familiarity with standard CMMS systems, RS Means & various industry estimating tools, Auto-CAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to read and accurately interpret contract documents.
• Must always be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.
  
  

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be asked to walk/stand/bend/climb for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. May be asked to drive for several hours during the course of site inspections/investigations.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years of experience, or five (5) plus years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance

• Currently favorable, or eligible for a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) clearance, in accordance with AR 38067.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• EEP, CEM, or Tridium N4 certifications preferred but not required.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
  
  

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
  
  

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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