Field Engineering Technician: Watershed & Flood Control

Genex Systems; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefit

On-site work

Job summary

Genex Systems in Dyersburg, TN is hiring an Engineering Technician to support NRCS fieldwork, surveying, and inspection of conservation and watershed projects in the region. You will work with landowners, local governments, and NRCS engineers to develop and maintain design drawings and data modules.

The role requires proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and surveying gear, plus strong communication and safety practices. Field duties include outdoor work and travel to site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and explain them clearly to contractors, landowners, regulators, and government partners.
• Ability to use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and similar technical drawing software.
• Ability to independently download, analyze, and work with survey data to produce contour maps, profile views, and section views.
• Experience using and troubleshooting surveying equipment (self-leveling levels, total stations, GPS units, data collectors).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety rules, and willingness to follow and reinforce them on site.
• Comfortable working outdoors at active construction sites and traveling as a passenger in ATVs/UTVs to reach remote project areas.
• Proficient with SharePoint, Microsoft Excel/Access, and similar office and field data systems.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and evaluate potential conservation project sites and complete engineering surveys to support new designs.
• Help develop, modify, and complete engineering drawings and specifications, including standardized NRCS designs, using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and similar drafting software.
• Perform construction layout surveys, download and analyze survey data, and produce contour maps, profiles, and cross-sections.
• Inspect active construction projects, verify materials meet specifications, and document findings in job diaries.
• Track project quantities and flag potential overruns, coordinating with engineers, geologists, and other team members on progress and changes.
• Explain drawings and project details to contractors, landowners, regulators, and local government partners, representing the project clearly and professionally in the field.

Skills

Survey interpretation

Field surveying

Verbal & written communication

OSHA safety knowledge

SharePoint

MS Excel/Access

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GPS units

Total stations

Data collection

Job description

Genex Systems in Dyersburg, TN is hiring an Engineering Technician to support NRCS fieldwork, surveying, and inspection of conservation and watershed projects in the region. You will work with landowners, local governments, and NRCS engineers to develop and maintain design drawings and data modules.

The role requires proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and surveying gear, plus strong communication and safety practices. Field duties include outdoor work and travel to site locations as needed.