Engineering Technician IV

As an Engineering Technician IV, you'll play a critical role in supporting transportation, aviation, municipal, utility, environmental, construction, and infrastructure projects from concept through construction.

This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise, problem solving, and field experience while working alongside engineers, surveyors, project managers, and other industry professionals. Whether you're gathering field data, supporting construction activities, verifying project compliance, or helping solve complex site challenges, your work will directly contribute to projects that improve communities and create lasting value.

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Technician IV, you will:

• Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret field and project data from surveys, GIS resources, plans, specifications, maps, utility records, geotechnical information, and other engineering resources.
• Support engineering and construction teams through field observations, data collection, inspections, and documentation activities.
• Evaluate existing and proposed site conditions to verify compliance with applicable regulations, permits, plans, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical staff on project planning, design support, construction administration, and quality assurance activities.
• Assist with construction layout, reference point establishment, elevations, grades, and installation verification.
• Review calculations, quantities, design information, and construction documentation to ensure project accuracy and consistency.
• Identify site issues, discrepancies, safety concerns, or compliance risks and communicate findings to project leadership.
• Prepare technical reports, field documentation, project records, and moderately complex technical deliverables.
• Support risk assessment efforts by providing recommendations related to design, constructability, safety, and project performance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation using engineering software, electronic systems, drawings, calculations, and field logs.
• Assist with permitting, work planning, health and safety documentation, and project coordination activities.
• Follow established safety protocols and promote a culture of safety on every job site.
• Participate in ongoing technical development and training opportunities.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and ethical decision-making while supporting KLJ projects and clients.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering technician experience.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, technical documents, and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of engineering support practices, field procedures, and construction processes.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards.
• Ability to perform technical computations, measurements, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative project team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply practical solutions in the field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other project-related software tools.
• Willingness to work schedules that support project and construction needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Technology, Construction Technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting transportation, municipal, utility, aviation, construction, or infrastructure projects.

Why KLJ?

KLJ is a people-first engineering firm where collaboration, innovation, and community impact drive everything we do. Our employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, build lasting relationships, and grow their careers alongside talented professionals across multiple disciplines.

You'll enjoy:

• Challenging and rewarding projects
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a diverse range of engineering and infrastructure projects
• Strong commitment to employee safety and well-being
• Employee ownership opportunities and comprehensive benefits package

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role includes a combination of office and field responsibilities. Candidates should be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions.

Requirements include:

• Walking on uneven terrain for extended periods, up to three miles per day.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
• Standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing as project conditions require.
• Ability to communicate effectively in field and office environments.
• Visual abilities including close vision, depth perception, color vision, and focus adjustment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Hours & Travel

• Typically 40+ hours per week.
• Approximately 50% office and 50% field work.
• Field work may increase during active construction seasons.
• Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other business considerations.

KLJ also offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, employee ownership opportunities, and professional development programs.

KLJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 applicable law.