Senior Engineer Technician

Duties

• Conducts all tasks in a safe and ethical manner consistent with Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. policies.
• Performs construction materials tests, both in the laboratory and at various field sites, in accordance with company procedures, ASTM methods, and/or project specifications.
• Performs routine maintenance on the laboratory site, equipment, and vehicles to ensure quality tests and safety.
• Performs duties as Licensed Public Authority construction observer.
• Ensures tests performed are completed in accordance with the Kaw Valley Engineering Quality Control Manual, appropriate ASTM, or other specifications as required by the project engineer or applicable standard; and that test results are properly recorded on the appropriate form and forwarded to the Laboratory/Field Supervisor for review.
• Provides on-the-job training to newly assigned Engineering Technicians and ensures tests they perform are completed correctly, then signs off on successful training completion.
• Provides annual competency evaluations to other Engineering Technicians.
• Affords assistance to the Laboratory/Field Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, and acts as Laboratory/Field Supervisor in their absence.

Qualifications

Masters degree in engineering technology or related field preferred, but not required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field preferred, but not required. 3+ years of experience in construction materials testing and inspection. Proficiency in interpreting project documentation including plans, specifications, and change documents (RFI, ASI, etc.). Ability to look ahead in the construction processes to identify potential conflicts or errors. Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and vehicles. Proficiency in interpreting and applying project specifications and standards. Proficiency in using computer software for data entry and record keeping. Proficiency in using communication tools to interact with project personnel. Proficiency in providing on-the-job training and conducting annual competency evaluations. Proficiency in performing duties as a Licensed Public Authority construction observer. Proficiency in maintaining laboratory site, equipment, and vehicles to ensure quality tests and safety.