Survey Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Are you dynamic, driven and eager to support to our team of engineering and environmental professionals? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Engineering Technician to do just that and more. 

What’s in it for you?
We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. At Fehr Graham, we thrive on breaking barriers and exceeding expectations. We are a tight-knit group of highly skilled individuals dedicated to having a positive impact on every project we tackle. If you have a wealth of expertise in engineering designs, drawing creation and construction observation, we need your talents! 

Where you’ll work
The position is based in our Rochelle, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

What you’ll do
This is an outdoor job, so it’s important you like all types of weather, and we should mention the workweek will exceed 40 hours, especially during construction season. We'll count on you to: 

• Complete hands-on field and office work to help the firm advance projects.
• Collecting topographic survey data.
• Set up and maintain project survey control. 
• Complete construction layouts and boundary field surveys. 
• Help with construction observation to make sure plans are followed.
• Maintain field and office equipment.
• Develop leadership skills that build autonomy. 

What you'll need

What it takes
An associate degree in Survey Engineering Technology or Engineering Technology is a plus, but it is not required. We're looking for someone with some professional experience, but if you are a recent grad, eager to learn and motivated, we are interested. Ideally, you will also: 

• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Speak and write well.
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Be a team player.

What We Offer

What you’ll get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment. 

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website. 

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.