Engineering Technician

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Atlanta office is looking for an Engineering Technician to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Participates as part of multi-disciplinary teams assisting with the preparation of basic plan details and outlines, cost estimates, analyses, and calculations in support of broader engineering activities involving the planning, design, and analysis of the built environment and of equipment, components, structures, and systems.
• Prepares basic sketches and calculations for site plan designs (e.g., layout and grading).
• Following standard practices, gathers and records data to be used for writing specifications.
• Prepares routine technical reports or sections of reports.
• Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
• Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and VHB policies and procedures.

Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in civil engineering.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software design and analysis systems (e.g., CAD, GIS, stormwater hydrology and hydraulics, traffic simulation) preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented.
• Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level.
• Familiarity with big data applications, machine learning, and data analytics tools such as SQL, Python, PowerBI or Tableau is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or equivalent relevant engineering experience of 1-3 years (may include co-op/internship experience)

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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