Engineering TechnicianJ.A. Watts, Incorporated

Description:

J. A. Watts, LLC. (JWI) is a woman-founded professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we’re known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That’s how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, making us stronger together.  

 

This role is responsible for onsite and reporting support on various projects within roadway construction. The main responsibilities include documentation, field inspection, network and electrical troubleshooting, installation and equipment commissioning, and project reports. This position requires travel to project sites.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Monitor onsite activities for projects across multiple disciplines and companies
• Act as an inspector on job sites following contract and project guidelines
• Perform standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations
• Includes a role as a hands-on Field Technician
• Initiate action as needed to ensure projects follow contract and compliance obligations
• Conduct standardized tests for multiple projects and report out on results to project teams
• Gather and maintain data including testing results and drawings
• Schedule and attend job meetings
• Assemble and distribute meeting minutes
• Provide support to the Project Team to help ensure those project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Perform other duties as required/directed

 

Requirements:

• An Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience, Engineering degree is a plus
• 0-7 years of experience, preferably in engineering, project or construction management; transportation and construction industries preferred
• Previous Field inspection is a plus
• ITS knowledge and GIS experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills in a team environment 
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience using MS Office suite, Microstation or AutoCAD and industry related project management software

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employees and family
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available
• Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Student debt repayment resources available 
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• ID Theft protection
• Company-sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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