Engineering Technician
Company: Fehr Graham
Location: Aurora
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description Are you eager to
work on diverse construction & engineering projects? Fehr Graham is
a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a
motivated Engineering Technician. We’re all about shaping the
future of our communities. We need an enthusiastic engineering
technician eager to tackle a wide range of projects. If you’re
hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to
providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our
team. What’s in it for you? We offer an exciting and engaging work
environment where every day brings new challenges and
opportunities. As one of our engineering techs, you’ll have the
chance to grow professionally and make a real impact on improving
the communities where our clients live and work. We pride ourselves
on delivering exceptional service and building trust with our
clients. We believe in the power of talented professionals who
bring passion to their craft. Where you’ll work The position is
based in our Aurora, Illinois office, but as an engineering tech –
construction, you’ll be where the action is, on the job sites, in
the thick of construction. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on
delivering personalized attention and building trust with our
clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who
provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance,
and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything
we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones
and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings
after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each
of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy
and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple
levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.
Go beyond the job description: Uncover projects that ignite your
passion. Land Development Services – Fehr Graham. What you’ll do
Qualified candidate will provide support to the engineering
functions of the firm. He/She would be knowledgeable of methods
used in taking field measurements, observing construction projects,
and generally provides field and office technical “hands-on”
activities to carry out the firm’s work. They would also understand
and interpret drawings, plans, details, and specifications in the
field on construction projects. Field work will primarily consist
of construction observation and documentation of work in progress,
keeping daily records of quantities and activities, verifying
material specifications, and ensuring compliance with plans and
specifications. Field measurements for record drawings and
verifying compliance to plan will utilize some survey equipment,
such as GPS, optical or laser lever, and hand tools, such as
measuring rod and tape. Office work may include review of drawings
or specifications as part of our QC/QA program. Maintain equipment
used in the field and in the office. May assist with copying,
making plan sets, filing, library maintenance, or other duties as
assigned. A team player and understands the need to maintain client
confidentiality of all project work. More extensive survey or CAD
experience is a plus What it takes Associate degree in Construction
Technology, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology from a
technical college or institution. Significant relevant experience
in a similar operation or within the firm may offset the
educational requirement. Must be familiar with technical
measurement, surveying, and reading and interpreting construction
plans. Works independently in the field with oversight by the
engineer of record and project manager. Has authority to stop
construction jobs if it appears contractors are deviating from
design or materials or methods specified. Able to perform
observation duties for construction projects, recording data,
taking measurements, and verify activities & quantities in relation
to plan and specification documents. Accurate in verbal and written
communication. Able to effectively communicate information to
co-workers and contractors. What you’ll get You’ll have plenty of
opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which
started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving
our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a
competitive salary, we also offer: Medical/dental/vision Life
insurance Disability insurance 401K Retirement Plan Profit-sharing
bonus plan Paid time off An awesome work environment. Learn more
about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer Fehr Graham provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to
all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. LI-MH1
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