Engineer 1, Building Technology
Company: American Engineering Testing Inc
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary This is an entry-level position that prepares the
employee for advancement through field training, mentorship, and
obtaining certifications required for field work. The Employee will
receive direction from project managers, principal engineers, and
senior engineers and sometimes work alongside technicians. The
goals of this position are to familiarize the employee with BPFT
service lines, develop comfort with field work and client
interactions, develop report writing skills, and introduce the
employee to other AET departments.Essential FunctionsReasonable
accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Conduct field documentation of existing structures, building
components, or construction materials, including condition
survey/evaluation, material sampling/testing, structural
evaluation/analysis, and vibration monitoring.
- Write reports and communicate with clients and project managers
based on the fieldwork and project requirements.
- Understand how to read an ASTM procedure, translate that into
proposed field work, understand the science behind the ASTM
procedure/report, write report, and give engineering interpretation
to the field work results.
- Learn how to use AET software/web interface tools and commit to
using it to accomplish daily work. These software programs include
but are not limited to Dynamics, ADP, Spectra Quest, Microsoft 365,
and Egnyte.
- Learn how to take concrete field cores and submit samples to
the petrography and chemistry labs.
- Learn how to use non-destructive testing devices and software
(GPR, GPS, MIRA, UPV, see snake, thermographic camera) to
investigate concrete, soil, and metals and translate investigative
field work into a report that is usable and meaningful for the
client.
- Assist with equipment calibration; perform routine maintenance;
recommend purchases of new or replacement equipment to Division
Manager; assist in developing and implementing QA/QC procedures and
policies for the Division.
- Assist project managers in preparing proposals and promoting
AET services.Other Areas of Accountability
- Conduct field, laboratory and office activities in a manner
consistent with federal, state, and local regulations, along with
AET's QA and Health and Safety Policies, to promote the safety and
protection of employees, clients and the public.
- Maintain valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Position requires use of personal vehicle for company business.
Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for
position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required for
position.
- Travel to project destinations that sometimes include overnight
and/or multi-day stays.
- Perform duties outdoors, sometimes in extreme heat and cold,
and away from the main office/laboratory location.
- Properly use and maintain company vehicles, instruments,
workshop, and equipment.
- Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations,
policies, procedures and technologies in designated field(s).
- Participate in at least one professional organization.
- Continue progress toward professional engineering
registration.
- Coordinate with project manager to complete assigned projects
within budget and satisfy client needs.
- Coordinate with other AET staff with the ultimate goal of
increasing efficiency, productivity and communication.
- Develop and maintain business contacts.
- Perform other tasks as necessary to meet departmental or
company goals.Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Construction
Engineering.
- 0-3 years of related experience.Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of fundamental engineering or scientific principles
within specialty area and ability to apply that knowledge to the
job.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting data, accurately
observing and recording field activities, reading plans,
blueprints, and specifications as related to the position.
- Mechanical aptitude to work effectively with instrumentation,
hand tools, and ladders.
- Ability to interact effectively with people, work effectively
within project teams, resolve issues and problems in a constructive
manner, and work independently in the field.
- Communication skills including technical writing, sufficient to
convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Capable of the physical labor required, with personal
protective equipment. Ability to occasionally move 50 to 100
pounds.
- Be willing to learn new procedures, equipment, and software as
they pertain to new BPFT service lines.
- Ability to work independently and track time on multiple
projects for multiple project mangers while adhering to scope,
budget, and timeline.
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Keywords: American Engineering Testing Inc, Woodbury , Engineer 1, Building Technology, Engineering , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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