Engineering Technician
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Kansas City • California, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $50,000 - $93,000 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Review utility permit applications, engineering drawings, and supporting documentation for compliance with railroad design criteria and standards.
- Coordinate with external applicants, utility owners, and public agencies to clarify technical requirements and resolve design issues.
- Prepare and issue review comments and technical correspondence in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate permit tracking records and project documentation within company databases.
- Collaborate with engineering, real estate, operations, and construction personnel to facilitate effective project coordination.
- Participate in meetings and discussions with applicants and stakeholders to communicate requirements and expectations.
- Perform additional engineering support duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
- One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience in civil engineering, utility coordination, railroad operations, or transportation infrastructure preferred.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting civil engineering and utility plans; familiarity with CAD-based drawings (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional correspondence and technical summaries.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of railroad engineering principles, FRA standards, or public agency coordination processes is preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
civil engineeringutility coordinationrailroad operationstransportation infrastructurereading and interpreting civil engineering plansCAD-based drawingsGeospatial Information Systems (GIS)technical correspondencepermit trackingproject documentation
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailteamworkstakeholder communicationproblem-solvingproject coordinationmulti-taskingtechnical summarization