Engineering Field Technician

Engineering Field Technician

Job Description

As an Engineering Field Technician, you will support project teams by performing on-site technical activities, collecting and validating data, and commissioning and documenting results to help deliver safe, high-quality outcomes for clients. The role blends hands-on fieldwork with clear, professional reporting and collaboration with engineers, project managers, and customer representatives. You will work with the team to determine the feasibility of commercial and design specifications for construction projects.

This role involves being onsite on large commercial/industrial projects to perform geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions.

Responsibilities

+ Perform on-site technical activities and data collection for project teams.

+ Validate and document results to ensure safe and high-quality outcomes.

+ Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and customer representatives.

+ Determine the feasibility of commercial and design specifications for construction projects.

+ Conduct geotechnical analysis and studies to assess construction site conditions.

+ Act as a liaison between field crew, project managers, and engineers.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of an associate degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.

+ 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction.

+ Strong understanding of construction site safety and the commercial construction process.

+ Ability to produce detailed, accurate, and legible construction documentation.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Preferred experience as an inspector, observer, surveyor, or in construction materials testing (CMT).

+ Demonstrated successful experience interacting with onsite representatives, general contractors, and subcontractors.

+ Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

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Experience with concrete construction and inspection.

+ Capability to travel to other offices and project sites, primarily within Omaha or Lincoln.

Work Environment

The position is primarily onsite at Offutt Airforce Base, which is a loud and dirty commercial construction site. You will report to the Project Manager and Geotechnical Engineer and serve as a liaison between field crews, project managers, and engineers. The company offers a family-oriented environment with no winter layoffs, opportunities for raises upon successful completion of the contract period, and a strong emphasis on internal promotions.

Employees receive competitive benefits, including 100% paid healthcare, reimbursement for 80% of engineering courses, and the potential for company-paid certifications. A company vehicle is provided for transport between the office and job site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OMAHA, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in OMAHA,NE.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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