Engineering Technician, Field​/Service Technician

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Construc Matls-Field Full Time Technical St Paul, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $32.00 To $42.00 Hourly

At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities.

With a moderate amount of oversight and supervision, coordinate project testing services consistent with client’s needs by either performing or arranging qualified personnel to perform applicable services. Provide testing-related recommendations on construction projects, prepare associated reports, and manage project testing for assigned jobs.

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Field and Laboratory Work
  • Perform field and laboratory testing services on an as-needed basis.
  • Coordinate technicians to complete field testing.
  • Evaluate suitability or specifications compliance of observed/tested field laboratory conditions/results, along with providing recommendations, when needed.
  • Evaluate job complexity and recognizes when more difficult judgments or situations are present such that engineering supervision/assistance should be provided.
• Quality Assurance
  • Oversee training of field personnel for assigned services.
  • Implement the surveillance program as outlined in the ACS QAP.
• Reporting
  • Prepare formal reports of field and laboratory work.
  • Prepare project documentation.
  • Determine content of field and laboratory reports for specific projects, subject to review and supervision by a registered engineer.
• Project Management
  • Prepare project specific proposals.
  • Maintain client, project team and in-house communication.
  • Maintain project file and job status.
  • Prepare invoices and pursue aged accounts.
• Marketing
  • Develop and maintain business contacts.
  • Aid in company marketing functions.

Directly supervise field and laboratory procedures of project personnel. Assist in training and oversight of less experienced engineers and/or technicians.

• Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with AET’s QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and protection of employees, clients and the public.
• Maintain the quality of service and work product.
• Properly use and maintain company instruments and equipment.
• Duties frequently outdoors and away from main office/laboratory location.
• Travel may be required.
• Occasional night, weekend, or out of town work may be required.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Some positions may require the use of a personal vehicle for company business. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position.
• Coordinate with other staff with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, productivity, and communication.
• Perform additional tasks as necessary to meet departmental or company goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Two-year or college degree in a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of ten years of previous experience.
• Certification required in certain specialty areas.