Senior Transportation Field Technician - Lincoln, NE

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Transportation Field Technician to join our team in Lincoln, NE.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Support transportation engineering projects by performing a combination of surveying and construction inspection tasks in the field. Ensure accurate data collection, adherence to construction specifications, and effective coordination with field crews and project teams. Apply advanced field knowledge to help deliver safe, timely, and high-quality transportation infrastructure.

• Serve as a senior field technician, providing guidance and informal leadership to less experienced crew members.
• Work under the direction of a licensed surveyor or engineer to execute field assignments independently and efficiently.
• Support site safety practices and help maintain an organized and compliant work environment.

• Represent Bowman professionally at job sites when interacting with contractors, inspectors, and municipal personnel.
• Communicate issues or concerns clearly to supervisors and project managers.

• Perform field surveys including construction layout, topographic, and boundary surveys using GPS and robotic total stations.
• Conduct construction inspections on transportation projects such as roads, bridges, and pedestrian infrastructure, ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Prepare detailed and accurate field notes, daily inspection logs, and as-built sketches.
• Read and interpret transportation design plans, profiles, and cross-sections to verify field conditions.
• Coordinate effectively with team members in the field and office to ensure data and reports are complete and accurate.
• Use electronic data collectors, levels, and inspection tools to document measurements and observations.
• Transfer and organize field data for use by design or inspection teams.
• Assist in equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem‑solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self‑reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time‑sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical coursework in surveying or construction a plus.
• Minimum 4–6 years of combined experience in land surveying and construction inspection, preferably on transportation projects.
• Experience with GPS, total stations, data collectors, and construction inspection software.
• NICET Level II in Transportation/Highway Construction Inspection preferred, but not required.
• Surveyor‑in‑Training (SIT) certification or progress toward licensure is a plus.
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