Engineering Technician IV — Field & Office Infrastructure Specialist

KLJ; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KLJ is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to support transportation, aviation, municipal, utility, environmental, construction, and infrastructure projects from concept through construction. The role blends technical analysis, field data collection, and collaboration with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will gather field data, support construction activities, verify project compliance, and help solve site

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering technician experience.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, technical documents, and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of engineering support practices, field procedures, and construction processes.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards.
• Ability to perform technical computations, measurements, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative project team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply practical solutions in the field.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret field and project data from surveys, GIS resources, plans, specifications, maps, utility records, geotechnical information, and other engineering resources.
• Support engineering and construction teams through field observations, data collection, inspections, and documentation activities.
• Evaluate existing and proposed site conditions to verify compliance with applicable regulations, permits, plans, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical staff on project planning, design support, construction administration, and quality assurance activities.
• Assist with construction layout, reference point establishment, elevations, grades, and installation verification.
• Review calculations, quantities, design information, and construction documentation to ensure project accuracy and consistency.
• Identify site issues, discrepancies, safety concerns, or compliance risks and communicate findings to project leadership.
• Prepare technical reports, field documentation, project records, and moderately complex technical deliverables.
• Support risk assessment efforts by providing recommendations related to design, constructability, safety, and project performance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation using engineering software, electronic systems, drawings, calculations, and field logs.
• Assist with permitting, work planning, health and safety documentation, and project coordination activities.
• Follow established safety protocols and promote a culture of safety on every job site.
• Participate in ongoing technical development and training opportunities.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and ethical decision-making while supporting KLJ projects and clients.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

GIS software

Engineering software

Job description

KLJ is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to support transportation, aviation, municipal, utility, environmental, construction, and infrastructure projects from concept through construction. The role blends technical analysis, field data collection, and collaboration with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will gather field data, support construction activities, verify project compliance, and help solve site