Engineering Technician

Description:

Davenergy Solutions is a rapidly growing, profitable company, headquartered in San Diego, CA. Our employees are the key to maintaining our competitive edge. To attract and retain the best industry talent Davenergy Solutions shares its success with its employees and is committed to providing a professional work environment where learning, growth and recognition are highly valued. If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a progressive organization that will offer you diversified challenges and an excellent opportunity for advancement, please review our current employment opportunities. For more information about Davenergy Solutions and open positions please visit our website at www.davenergy.com.

Davenergy Solutions, partnering with Planate Management Group (PMG), has been tasked with providing engineering and construction management support for the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. The work assignment will be on-site in Grand Junction, CO.

The Construction Engineering Technician will assist the VA providing information and reports, as required. This position is responsible for monitoring contract compliance of contractors in the completion of construction work and project schedule on behalf of the facility owner for multiple projects, and reports on key issues to the management team.

Requirements:

• Ensure documentation of construction progress and supports the construction manager in the execution of quality-control tests and inspections.
• Supports the Construction Superintendent in advising the client on required management actions.
• Monitors the means and methods of the construction contractor, monitoring compliance with contractual, safety, and quality requirements.
• Perform field inspections to review the construction work and review compliance with the design, UFC’s and safety requirements.
• Identifies and tracks deficiencies and deviations from plans; works with the construction team to mitigate and resolve
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Education/Experience

• Associate Degree or graduate of an accredited Trade School or formal construction apprenticeship program
• The educational requirement may be substituted by 10 years of directly related experience
• 3 years of experience as an engineering technician including inspection and contractor oversight activities associated with facilities (i.e., buildings, structures, equipment, systems, etc.)
• Ability to organize project documents, develop progress reports, and document issues
• Understanding of local codes and requirements, safety requirements, and quality control processes
• Experience tracking the resolution of quality and safety issues, and supporting management in the resolution of those issues
• Familiarity with handling project management documents such as RFI, change orders, submittals logs, etc.
• Field knowledge of safety, scheduling, and cost control is desired
• Healthcare Facility experience is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Current OSHA 30-hour training certificate desired

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be prepared to encounter all construction site conditions, including noise, dust, heights, odors, and enclosed spaces, and be physically capable of traversing sites with unstable footing, stairs, rough terrain, adverse weather, ladders, roofs, and other mobility-challenging conditions. Must possess the physical ability to take measurements, perform tests comparing in-place work to contract requirements, and observe work activities throughout the course of construction.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Optional Benefits

• Accident Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Term Life Insurance
• Medical Bridge
• Critical Illness

All job offers are contingent on work status eligibility and passing a federal government background check.