Resident Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Aurora, Illinois seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to work on construction sites and perform duties including project documentation and compliance verification. The role requires significant technical skills, a related associate degree, and the ability to work independently while ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations. Join a supportive team focused on providing exceptional service and building trust with clients while enjoying positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or significant relevant experience in a similar operation may substitute for education.
• Ability to work independently in the field with oversight.
• Accuracy in verbal and written communication is essential.
• Able to perform observation duties for construction projects, recording data, taking measurements, and verify activities & quantities in relation to plan and specification documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction observation and documentation of work in progress.
• Record daily activities and verify material specifications.
• Perform field measurements and maintain equipment used in the field.
• Maintain equipment used in the field and in the office.
• May assist with copying, making plan sets, filing, library maintenance, or other duties as assigned.
• A team player and understands the need to maintain client confidentiality of all project work.
• More extensive survey or CAD experience is a plus

Skills

Technical measurement

Surveying

Reading and interpreting construction plans

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree in Construction Technology, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology

Tools

Survey equipment (GPS, optical or laser level)

Measuring rod

Tape measure

Job description

Are you eager to work on diverse construction & engineering projects? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Senior Engineering Technician. We’re all about shaping the future of our communities. We need an enthusiastic engineering technician eager to tackle a wide range of projects. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

What’s in it for you

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As one of our engineering techs, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally and make a real impact on improving the communities where our clients live and work. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of talented professionals who bring passion to their craft.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our Aurora, Illinois office, but as an engineering tech – construction, you’ll be where the action is, on the job sites, in the thick of construction. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team‑building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

Go beyond the job description

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What you’ll do

• Field work will primarily consist of construction observation and documentation of work in progress, keeping daily records of quantities and activities, verifying material specifications, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Field measurements for record drawings and verifying compliance to plan will utilize some survey equipment, such as GPS, optical or laser lever, and hand tools, such as measuring rod and tape.
• Office work may include review of drawings or specifications as part of our QC/QA program.
• Maintain equipment used in the field and in the office.
• May assist with copying, making plan sets, filing, library maintenance, or other duties as assigned.
• A team player and understands the need to maintain client confidentiality of all project work.
• More extensive survey or CAD experience is a plus

What it takes

• Associate degree in Construction Technology, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology from a technical college or institution. Significant relevant experience in a similar operation or within the firm may offset the educational requirement.
• Must be familiar with technical measurement, surveying, and reading and interpreting construction plans.
• Works independently in the field with oversight by the engineer of record and project manager. Has authority to stop construction jobs if it appears contractors are deviating from design or materials or methods specified.
• Able to perform observation duties for construction projects, recording data, taking measurements, and verify activities & quantities in relation to plan and specification documents.
• Accurate in verbal and written communication.
• Able to effectively communicate information to co‑workers and contractors.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people‑first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.