Civil Engineering Technician jobs in Jackson, MS

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an engineering and technical services provider, with over 20 years of engineering and consulting experience. Our viability comes, in part, from utilizing the diverse backgrounds of the firm’s owners and the experiences of its team of approximately 100 engineers, scientists, technical subject matter experts, and program and project managers. Our hands-on project implementation approach encompasses management, quality, and engineering principles to ensure effective management and delivery of all projects. SOL’s reputation and keys to success are built on providing high quality, responsive engineering and related technical services while maintaining professional commitments and ensuring that full satisfaction is given to our clients throughout the United States.  

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is searching for an Engineering Technician III with a strong background as a heavy equipment operator and experience with instrumentation systems to conduct surveys.   

Requirements  

• Must be certified to operate heavy equipment such as a: dozer, track hoe, excavator, forklift, graders, and front loaders  
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Able to pass a background investigation (financial and criminal) 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance
• Valid driver’s license
  
• Experience with instrumentation systems and the ability to conduct detailed surveys  
• Ability to emplace, spread, and compact soil
• Perform fine grading and retrograde the area  
• Examine site conditions and conduct soil analyses 
• Obtain measurements of soil cross sections and input into electronic format  
• Document results via photographs, physical survey, and/or in a field book  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)   
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Presentation skills  
• Apply basic analytical skills, scientific methods, or operational processes to perform tasks   
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures   
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed  
• Work will be performed outside
• Minimal travel required   

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical field 
• Two years related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of three years of heavy equipment operating heavy equipment

We offer a competitive salary, health benefits and paid vacation. Veterans and HUBZone residents are encouraged to apply.   

Equal Opportunity Employer