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SOL Engineering, LLC Engineering Technician I in Vicksburg, Mississippi
SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an engineering and technical services provider, with over 20 years of engineering and consulting experience. Our viability comes, in part, from utilizing the diverse backgrounds of the firm’s owners and the experiences of its team of approximately 100 engineers, scientists, technical subject matter experts, and program and project managers. Our hands-on project implementation approach encompasses management, quality, and engineering principles to ensure effective management and delivery of all projects. SOL’s reputation and keys to success are built on providing high quality, responsive engineering and related technical services while maintaining professional commitments and ensuring that full satisfaction is given to our clients throughout the United States.
SOL Engineering Services, LLC is searching for an Engineering Technician I to execute technical and scientific tasks. Tasks provide specific input into all phases of testing to include preparation, testing, and reporting and may be conducted in an office, laboratory, local test area, and remote field site that may be out of state.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen, able to pass a background investigation (financial and criminal) and apply for and maintain up to a Secret clearance, as well as having a valid driver’s license.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Applicants should possess good communication skills, flexibility, and a willingness to learn and be challenged.
Solid Mathematics skills, surveying experience, and basic understanding of Microsoft Office and other computer programs are desirable.
Must have the physical ability to perform manual tasks which may be up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/ or move up to 60 pounds.
Previous experience in construction or related field preferred.
Physical ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Physical ability to maneuver in tight or confined areas (e.g., crawl spaces).
Physical ability to perform strenuous labor in various weather conditions
Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position
Responsibilities
The ability to operate heavy equipment on a limited basis such as backhoes, dozers, front-end loaders, and forklifts is not required but is desired.
Perform various tasks within construction or industrial settings
Some mechanical and electrical experience is a bonus.
May require familiarity with very high-speed cameras and data acquisition systems.
Perform basic carpentry, concrete work, or other specialized tasks as needed.
Light repair and maintenance of tools and equipment
Load or unload materials and perform site clean-up.
Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and hazardous materials.
May assist with various tasks such as loading and unloading materials, digging trenches, and operating hand and power tools.
May be required to back fill soil or prepare compaction.
May be required to perform soil and/or concrete quality control (QC) testing and basic data input and analysis.
May be required to place and tie rebar, prepare formwork in preparation for concrete placement, place concrete, wet concrete as needed for curing, clean up placement site, and relocate prepared forms.
May require strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills as well as the ability to accurately gather and reduce technical data, and present it with clear, concise verbal and written communication.
Will work inside and outside and some travel may be required, with occasional overtime hours
We also offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that includes excellent personal leave & holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans. Veterans and HUBZone residents are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer