Field Technician | Intern

Acorn Engineering, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid company holidays

Job summary

A civil engineering firm based in Portland seeks a seasonal Field Technician for a variety of tasks including assisting with stormwater inspections and land survey work. Ideal candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills, be dependable, and able to work outdoors. Proficiency in CAD software is preferred. This full-time position requires attendance on-site five days a week and offers competitive pay along with paid company holidays.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic understanding of civil drawings and construction codes preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stormwater inspections.
• Aid in planning board submissions.
• Contribute to land survey fieldwork.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Ability to apply common sense understanding

Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions

Dependable and willing to work outdoors

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, & HydroCAD

Strong ability to multi-task

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based, 100% employee‑owned civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm has a seasonal, summer opportunity for a Field Technician in their Portland office.

Responsibilities include assisting with:

• stormwater inspections
• construction administration
• Planning Board submissions
• Land survey field work
• Land survey drafting

Acorn's current projects include:

• floodplain and watershed restoration
• municipal parks including artwork installations
• affordable housing projects throughout the State
• Rural & Urban Boundary Surveying
• Construction Layout

This is an exciting opportunity to assist a small (but growing) engineering firm with a variety of tasks. We offer opportunities to grow professionally, volunteer, collaborate on exciting projects and develop lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm. We look to empower our employees and provide them with the tools to be successful. Please note that this is not a hybrid position and requires the selected candidate to be in‑person, five days a week, based in our Portland office.

Capabilities and Credentials

• No prior experience required
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions, to perform tasks independently and to produce neat and accurate reports
• Commitment to working with integrity and in an ethical manner
• Ability to maintain safe work practices in a fast‑paced work environment
• Dependable and willing to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and perform physical tasks
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, & HydroCAD
• Strong ability to multi‑task
• Basic knowledge of CAD, other Engineering/Technical skills preferred
• Basic understanding and knowledge of civil drawings, construction processes and construction codes preferred
• Valid driver’s license required

Compensation

We offer competitive pay and paid company holidays.

Candidate Application and Evaluation

Please include cover letter stating qualifications and detailing how your past work experience makes you the best candidate for this position. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please email your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] .

Learn more about Acorn Engineering by following #acornseedtosite on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job Type: Seasonal

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