Senior Engineer Technician - Multiple Locations

Kaw Valley Engineering; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to conduct construction materials tests and manage on-site testing projects. The role requires interpreting plans, specifications, and changes, and communicating results to project teams.

The position supports field and laboratory operations across multiple Kansas locations, including Wichita, with potential responsibilities in supervision and ensuring quality control practices per company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Substantial experience in testing and inspecting construction materials.
• Post-secondary education in engineering or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for some industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction materials tests in laboratory and field sites.
• Serve as on-site representative and communicate with project personnel.
• Provide written test results and observations for records.
• Ensure tests align with specifications and standards.
• Provide on-the-job training and competency evaluations to other technicians.

Skills

Construction materials testing

Site management

Interpret project documentation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Post-secondary Education in Engineering/Surveying/Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology (may substitute experience)

Job description

Company Description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 43 years ago in Junction City, KS. Over time, this privately-owned civil and geotechnical engineering firm has grown to 200+ employees working in six (6) offices in Kansas and one (1) office in Missouri. The firm provides survey, drafting, civil design, construction inspection, geotechnical services and testing of soil, asphalt and concrete.

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. offers a robust package of employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. In addition, it offers a cafeteria plan for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. KVE also offers a 401(k) plan, sick and vacation leave, Years of Service awards, business casual dress and complimentary parking.

Job Description

The Senior Engineering Technician has mastered most testing and inspection tasks for construction materials and is able to provide site management of CMT projects. Based on the results of testing, he/she determines conformance/non-conformance of materials and provides results of tests and observations to on-site personnel. He/She is the on-site representative of the company and communicates regularly with project personnel. He/She provides written documentation of testing activities to supervisors for project records. He/She is proficient in interpreting project documentation including plans, specifications, and change documents (RFI, ASI, etc.), and looks ahead in the construction processes to identify potential conflicts or errors.

Multiple locations available

• Lenexa, KS
• Kansas City, MO
• Junction City, KS
• Wichita, KS
• Emporia, KS
• Garden City, KS
• Salina, KS

Duties include

• While on Company business, conducts all tasks in a safe and ethical manner consistent with the policies of Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.
• Performs construction materials tests, both in the laboratory and at various field sites, in accordance with company procedures, ASTM methods, and/or project specifications.
• Performs routine maintenance on the laboratory site, equipment, and vehicles to ensure quality tests and safety.
• Performs duties as Licensed Public Authority construction observer.
• Ensures tests performed are completed in accordance with the Kaw Valley Engineering Quality Control Manual, appropriate ASTM, or other specifications as required by the project engineer or applicable standard; and that test results are properly recorded on the appropriate form and forwarded to the Laboratory/Field Supervisor for review.
• Provides on-the-job training to newly assigned Engineering Technicians and ensures tests they perform are completed correctly, then signs off on successful training completion.
• Provides annual competency evaluations to other Engineering Technicians.
• Assists the Laboratory/Field Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, and acts as Laboratory/Field Supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma / GED
• Substantial experience in construction materials testing and inspections.
• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Surveying or Engineering Technology is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology may be substituted for some experience in the construction industry.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform physical labor (i.e. lifting up to 75 pounds)
• Must be able to traverse variable terrain on foot
• Must be able to operate motor vehicles (typically full-size pickup trucks)
• Will perform duties in variable environments and weather conditions/temperatures
• May be required to climb stairs/ladders during the performance of job duties

Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification
• Nuclear Moisture/Density Qualified
• DOT testing and inspection certifications

Additional Information

KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• This is a full-time, hourly position.
• KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, as well as pre-employment driving history checks.