Staff Engineering Technician (Civil, Federal)

Staff Engineering Technician 
Contract (6 months)
Onsite, 5 days/week 
$42/hr

Overview
Supports civil engineering efforts within mission-critical infrastructure projects focused on protecting national security and enabling high-consequence federal operations. Work involves developing resilient systems and site designs that perform reliably in complex environments, in collaboration with federal government partners.

Job Summary

• Functions in a project engineering technician capacity under general supervision.
• Supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
• Applies foundational civil engineering principles and established design practices to produce moderately complex design solutions.
• Utilizes tools such as CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling (including Autodesk Civil 3D) to create and maintain engineering drawings and project documentation.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to other technicians and engineering personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of standards, systems, document control practices, applicable codes, and company policies.
• Review project requirements and determine appropriate formats and deliverables.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards through adherence to quality programs and continuous improvement practices.
• Review design inputs to maintain consistency and compliance with project-specific codes and standards.
• Develop moderately complex design concepts using established engineering principles.
• Perform design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Handle complex technical assignments within area of expertise and provide guidance to others.
• Review deliverables prepared by others to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Define work assignments and maintain schedules when required.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to exchange project information.
• Participate in field activities and support project execution as needed.
• Apply judgment in interpreting inputs and making decisions regarding deliverables.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and processes and share knowledge across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Diploma or certificate required.
• Associate degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology preferred.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.