Engineering Technician IV – Supporting USDA Jobs in Tennessee

Job title: Engineering Technician IV – Supporting USDA

Company: Project Solutions Inc.

Expected salary:

Location: Morristown, TN

Engineering Technician IV – Supporting USDA Job Details:

Position Title: Engineering Technician IV

Location:

Period of Performance: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2026, with ability to extend.

Salary Range: DOE

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician for an exciting opportunity in Morristown, Tennessee. We are always looking for hard working professionals to join our diverse workforce and gain experience on a large variety of projects.

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions Inc.

Project/Position Overview

With the increase in conservation program assistance and contract administration provided by NRCS and administered by our Soil Conservationists, District Conservationists, Technical Specialists, and Administrative Specialists, there is a growing need for additional engineering support to allow for getting more conservation on the ground. The positions in our Field Offices will provide additional engineering support to the existing engineering staff.

This role is contingent upon reward.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Assist agency staff with project documentation and implementation both in the office and in the field.
• Inventorying and evaluating potential new project sites.
• Taking the lead/completing/assisting with required engineering surveys for future designs.
• Assisting with the development of engineering drawings, specifications, etc.
• Take lead/complete/assist with surveys for project construction layout.
• Take lead/complete/assist with construction inspection of construction projects during construction and report findings to the appointed government representative or government employee.
• Evaluate/assist with evaluating construction materials to verify that they meet or exceed specifications.
• Review and provide comments to Engineers/CORs/SCE on NRCS developed construction drawings and specifications when needed to verify technical adequacy and accuracy of the materials and documents in question.
• Use and troubleshoot setup problems for various forms of surveying equipment, self-levelling levels, total station equipment, data collectors, GPS total stations, etc.
• Travel as a passenger in ATV’s and UTV’s in the various areas of work listed below. After completion of appropriate safety training and upon receipt of operator certification, will be expected to safely operate off road ATV’s and UTV’s.
• Assist with typing, generating, assembling, reviewing, updating, completing, and distributing reports, paper or digital, for inventory, dam assessment, dam inspection, project inspection, quality reviews, progress, and other reports required by any NRCS Program, initiative, database, or policy.
• Assist with maintenance, repairs, inspections, licensing, and emissions testing of motor vehicles, as needed.

Required education, knowledge and skills:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in providing similar service and provide references that relates to the experience in providing this service.
• Minimum education should be a High School degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3d 2016, and similar technical and agency software or the willingness and capability to be trained on such software.
• Working knowledge of or the willingness and capability to be trained on a variety of surveying equipment.

Knowledgeable and experienced in utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications, such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional

Knowledgeable and experienced in operating small office machines, such as calculators, fax machines, scanners, and copy machines.

Knowledgeable and experienced in general office procedures, such as but not limited to scheduling meetings, preparing reports, creating, and editing spreadsheets, and filing both paper and digital formats.

Working knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations for construction projects.

Must be skillful in working and communicating with the general public.

Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, communicating, and understanding in English.

Physically capable of mobility and accomplishing duties in on-site, field environments.

Capable of working independently and be a self-starter.

Capable of maintaining professionalism in all situations and environments.

Capable of effectively contributing as a member of a team.

Possess efficient telephone and email communication skills while being professional, courteous, and respectful. * Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Working Environment

• Much of this work will be conducted outside in various weather conditions, and in various environments.
• Much of the work will be conducted in and around water bodies.
• Working in water, on construction sites with numerous pieces of heaving equipment, along state, county, and city roads where traffic will be ongoing, in agricultural areas where operational equipment, wildlife, and livestock will be commonly present, around Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) where livestock waste will be commonly present, and often being stored, and along very steep slopes.

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets

Project Solutions, Inc. is proud to offer the following benefits for full time employees:

• PTO
• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance

Project Solutions, Inc. is committed to the career development of each of our employees and is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where each person truly belongs.

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