About the role
Description
J. A. Watts, LLC (JWI) is a woman-founded professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we’re known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That’s how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, making us stronger together.
This Engineering Technician position is responsible for onsite and reporting support on various projects including documentation, field inspection, and project reports. The Engineering Technician will support a variety of roadway projects, which require regular travel to various project job sites. The role is primarily onsite and hands-on with work locations varying based on project assignments. Some project design support may be required to support project across our Engineering team. Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor onsite activities for projects across multiple disciplines and companies
Act as an inspector on job sites following contract and project guidelines
Perform standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations
Includes a role as a hands-on Field Technician
Initiate action as needed to ensure projects follow contract and compliance obligations
Conduct standardized tests for multiple projects and report out on results to project teams
Gather and maintain data including testing results and drawings
Schedule and attend job meetings
Assemble and distribute meeting minutes
Provide support to the Project Team to help ensure those project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
Perform other duties as required/directed
Requirements
An Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
Bachelors of Science degree in engineering is preferred
0-4 years of experience, preferably in engineering, project or construction management; transportation and construction industries preferred
IDOT Doc Control certification is preferred
Proficiency in MS Office suite is required
Experience with Microstation or AutoCAD and project management software (eBuilder/Procore) preferred
Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities, work and communicate effectively in a team environment, and meet deadlines
Company Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employees and family
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
Matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible work schedules
Student debt repayment resources available
Professional development and tuition assistance
ID Theft protection
Company-sponsored social events
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.