Engineering Technician

Position: Engineering Technician I
At High Steel Structures, we don't just fabricate steel, we forge the backbone of America's infrastructure. With over one million tons of structural steel fabricated in the past two decades, we've earned our reputation as the fabricator of choice for complex bridge and transportation projects across North America.

We are currently seeking an Engineering Technician I to join our dynamic team in Lancaster, PA.

The Engineering Technician I (ET-I), under the direction of the Cell Supervisor, is responsible in detailing, which involves drafting and modeling, of basic structural steel components. An ET-I must develop and utilize knowledge of High Steel fabrication and shop requirements to produce various detail drawings; develop proficiency in reading and interpreting design drawings and in applying company standards and various owner specifications for completion of detailing assignments;

and work and communicate effectively within a team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* An associate degree in a related technical field is preferred or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.

* Demonstrated competence in algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

* Basic proficiency with 2-D drafting or 3-D modeling software is required.

* Skill in reading and interpreting contract plans and other technical documents related to structural steel fabrication preferred.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, an ability to work well within a team atmosphere, and an attention to detail.

* Aptitude to gain an understanding of various company information and technical systems.

* Proficiency in Windows operating system (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Working for The High Companies:

At High Steel Structures co-workers always come first. This belief is as strong today as it was when The High Companies was founded over 90 years ago!

* Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers. Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.

* 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match

* Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.

* Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.

* High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $4,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.

* Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure."