Position: Engineering Technician

Requisition Number: 2019-3540-05

S&ME is an employee-owned engineering firm that provides civil, geotechnical, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, survey and construction services. Consistently ranked in the top 100 of ENR's Top 500 Design Firms, our markets are diverse and include transportation, energy, water/wastewater, commercial development, industry, healthcare, education and government. We recruit top talent and are currently seeking two (2) full-time Engineering Technicians to join our team in Chattanooga or Knoxville, Tennessee.

Position responsibilities include assistance in coordination and support of field activities, such as manhole inspections and smoke testing in areas throughout East Tennessee. Position requires the use of field report forms, use of global positioning system (GPS) units and other mobile data collection units and preparation of basic reports. The work will involve field inspections of sanitary sewer manholes using a pole mounted camera and conducting smoke testing investigations on sanitary sewer systems under the supervision of one of our senior field technicians. Work also involves reviewing information and data received from subcontractors for completeness and accuracy. Qualified candidates must have basic math, reading and writing skills, strong work ethic and possess the ability to work as a team player. Must have sufficient learning aptitude to achieve new technical certifications in field inspection methods.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required;
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions;
• At least 18 years of age;
• Experience in ESRI, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Access preferred;
• Experience in surveying preferred;
• Routine lifting required: 40 to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to travel and work in remote locations. Travel may be required 5 days per week.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. Successful candidate must meet requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy and Reference check program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls or walk-ins accepted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor