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Engineering Technician (Civil) opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Houston, TX, focused on construction management work.
Responsibilities
- Direct and participate in preparation of preliminary plans and specifications and accompanying data sheets covering dredging operations.
- Review plans and specifications from a technical engineering viewpoint for practicability, conformance with existing standards, policies, and feasibility with the available funds.
- Maintain a detailed history of the dredging operations and compiles data used to prepare future dredging programs.
- Prepare reports, maintains record checks and evaluates contract documents relating to contract performance, modifications, payment estimates, completion, and data necessary for the administration of contracts and the monthly and annual reports.
- Assist in the coordination, operation, and maintenance of two different survey systems (land and hydrographic).
- Prepare preliminary and final drawings using the CADD system to accompany reports pertaining to inspections of marine accidents, for removal of wrecks and obstructions in the waterways.
- Provide technical guidance to 2-4 technicians. Plans, assigns, coordinates and approves the work for technical adequacy and progress.
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Role overview
Engineering Technician (Civil) opportunity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Houston, TX, focused on construction management work. The work may include construction coordination, scheduling, field documentation, quality oversight, and project delivery. This is a mid-level opportunity. Review the original employer listing for the complete responsibilities, education, experience, schedule, benefits, and application requirements.
