What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician IV position at ELYON International?
Summary
The Engineering Technician IV serves as a critical technical resource supporting the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Tennessee. This role provides field-based engineering assistance to NRCS staff across designated Area and Field Offices. Technicians are responsible for conducting engineering surveys, assisting with project implementation, performing construction inspections, and supporting documentation and compliance efforts. The position plays a vital role in advancing NRCS’s conservation mission by ensuring timely, accurate, and safe execution of engineering tasks in diverse field environments
Key Responsibilities
Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.
ELYON International, Inc. is 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
The Engineering Technician IV serves as a critical technical resource supporting the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Tennessee. This role provides field-based engineering assistance to NRCS staff across designated Area and Field Offices. Technicians are responsible for conducting engineering surveys, assisting with project implementation, performing construction inspections, and supporting documentation and compliance efforts. The position plays a vital role in advancing NRCS’s conservation mission by ensuring timely, accurate, and safe execution of engineering tasks in diverse field environments
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct engineering surveys and inspections for conservation projects
- Assist with project documentation, implementation, and reporting
- Operate and troubleshoot surveying equipment (e.g., GPS, total stations)
- Develop and interpret engineering drawings using AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Maintain accurate construction diaries and compliance documentation
- Ensure adherence to NRCS specifications, OSHA safety standards, and environmental regulations
- Travel to field sites and other NRCS offices across Tennessee as needed
- Communicate effectively with NRCS staff, contractors, landowners, and regulatory personnel
- Fieldwork in varied weather conditions and terrain
- Exposure to construction sites, water bodies, agricultural areas, and CAFOs
- Use of ATVs/UTVs after certification
- Office-based tasks including data entry, reporting, and coordination
Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.
ELYON International, Inc. is 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.