What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Technician position at Wright-Pierce?
Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our Westfield, MA or Marlborough, MA office.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Engineer, you will be given the opportunity and responsibility to:
- Perform Roadway, site grading, site piping, and utility design for public and private clientele
- Assist with the development of contract specifications and bidding documents
- Create design models, drawings and maps for reports, permits and construction drawings
- Perform design tasks using Civil 3D
- Assist with the design of Stormwater Management elements, perform sanitary sewer and water system computation
- Assist with the preparation of permit applications
- Assist with project quantity take-off and construction cost estimating
Essential Functions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Personal organization and time management skills
- Able to build strong relationship with coworkers
- Excellent attention to detail
- Diligent and dependable
Physical Requirements
- This position may require being assigned to fieldwork occasionally which may involve moderate physical activity
Experience
- 0-5 years of experience using design and modeling software along with experience in civil, site, and utility design
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D (release 2011 or newer) is considered a plus
Education
- Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience
Office Location
- Marlborough, MA
- Westfield, MA
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
