Engineering Technician IV

People Technology And Processes; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is hiring an Engineering Technician IV in Arlington, Virginia. This full-time position involves collaborating with department leadership to develop project requirements and detailed architectural layouts, ensuring compliance with safety and accessibility standards.

The ideal candidate should possess an associate's degree in engineering technology or NICET certification, accompanied by relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing oversight for renovation projects and managing building-related issues effectively.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience as an engineering technician or 10 years with NICET certification.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with leadership to define project requirements and develop plans.
• Prepares detailed architectural layouts optimizing for workflow and compliance.
• Engineers construction drawings and material specifications.
• Coordinates building-related trouble calls and ensures timely resolution.
• Provides oversight for renovation and installation projects.
• Reviews contractor submissions for compliance with design intent.

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

NICET certification

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Arlington, VA 22202

Position Type: Full Time

Position title: Engineering Technician IV

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Clearance required: Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department leadership to define project requirements and develops comprehensive concept plans and feasibility studies for office renovations and space reconfigurations.
• Prepares detailed architectural layouts for furniture, equipment, and personnel placement, optimizing for workflow, ergonomics, and compliance with safety and accessibility (ADA) standards.
• Engineers and produces complete, technically sound construction drawings, material specifications, and statements of work (SOW) suitable for competitive bidding and contracting actions.
• Serves as the primary coordinator for all building-related trouble calls; investigates, diagnoses, and documents issues, and liaises with the Lessor's Building Engineer staff to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Provides on-site oversight for small-to-medium scale renovation and installation projects, ensuring work is performed according to contract specifications, on schedule, and with minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Reviews contractor submittals, shop drawings, and proposed changes to ensure compliance with the original design intent and all applicable building codes.
• Establishes and maintains a centralized library of all facility-related documentation, including as-built drawings, construction plans, warranties, and maintenance records.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree from an accredited institution in engineering technology and five (5) years of relevant experience as an engineering technician OR a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification and ten (10) years of relevant experience as an engineering technician.