Engineering Assistant

Job Title

Partner with and provide support to engineering and environmental staff on current and future projects. Perform administrative tasks of a technical nature related to specific engineering or environmental projects, draft specific written report sections, and track project status and related contracts.

Prepare specific written report sections and associated drawings and attachments. Draft proposals and fee estimates for standard or routine projects. Maintain updates to project status including subtask timelines and deliverable dates including financials. Draft, track and maintain project change orders. Perform project registration and invoicing tasks. Maintain inventory of contracts for each project including status and ensuring signed contract is on file.

May prepare request for information responses regarding design changes. May assist with utility locating services and clearances. May perform other engineering support tasks including development of drawings and directives for proposed boring and test pit locations and plans, preparation of boring and test pit logs and coordination of drilling, and field classification of soil and rock samples. Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status and delivery schedule.

Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science or related field and 2 years' experience in engineering/scientific support role. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years' related experience. Experience with gINT Geotechnical software and AutoCAD LT preferred. A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.