Engineering Operations Technician I (Construction Project Controls Engineering)

Location: On-site at the FHWA WFLHD client site in Vancouver, Washington, United States; work may involve shift work, outdoor exposure, and emergency response support.

Company

hirify.global provides management and operations consulting services and tailored solutions across engineering, infrastructure, risk management, compliance, IT effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and human capital.

What you will do

• Support construction branch operations and contract administration for initial, interim, and closeout activities.
• Analyze, process, organize, extract, compile, and maintain information from field notes, manuals, laboratory reports, and progress payment estimates.
• Conduct routine inspections and monitor facilities, utilities, and infrastructure systems.
• Collect operational data, maintain records, and support preventive maintenance, inspections, audits, and emergency operations.
• Coordinate training records, branch manual versions, equipment tracking, meetings, notes, and funding reconciliation reports.
• Coordinate with government personnel, senior engineers, contractors, and related departments to resolve problems and service requests.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Work must be performed on-site at the FHWA WFLHD facilities in Vancouver, Washington.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Alternatively, at least one year of college progressing toward an associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field, plus at least one year of construction project administration experience.
• Basic engineering operations knowledge, inspection and monitoring skills, documentation and reporting ability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Technical proficiency, attention to detail, safety awareness, teamwork, critical thinking, and ability to follow procedures are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance with pre-tax contributions.
• Benefits include a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with company match, vacation, sick days, and paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, supplemental life and accidental death insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance are available.
• Performance incentives, purchasing discounts, and an employee and contractor referral bonus program are offered.
• Some consulting engagements may require security clearance.

Hiring process

• Employment may initially be offered on an exempt W-2 or contract-contingent basis, with possible conversion to a full-time hirify.global W-2 position.
• Background checks, employment and education verification, licensure checks, credit or motor vehicle checks, and drug testing may apply depending on the position.