Senior Engineering Technician: Field & Lab Lead

Kaw Valley Engineering; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Engineering Technician at Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. oversees construction materials testing both in the lab and at field sites, ensuring conformance to project specs and ASTM methods. The role involves interpreting plans, coordinating with on-site personnel, and reporting results for project records.

You will train junior technicians, support field operations, and act as on-site supervisor in the Laboratory/Field Supervisor's absence, while upholding safety and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduces all tasks safely and ethically per Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. policies.
• Performs construction materials tests in laboratory and at field sites per procedures and ASTM methods.
• Maintains laboratory site, equipment, and vehicles to ensure quality tests and safety.
• Performs duties as a Licensed Public Authority construction observer.
• Ensures tests are recorded properly and forwarded to the Supervisor.

Job description

The Senior Engineering Technician at Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. oversees construction materials testing both in the lab and at field sites, ensuring conformance to project specs and ASTM methods. The role involves interpreting plans, coordinating with on-site personnel, and reporting results for project records.

You will train junior technicians, support field operations, and act as on-site supervisor in the Laboratory/Field Supervisor's absence, while upholding safety and ethical standards.