Jobs: Engineering Technology

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

is seeking an Early Career Mechanical Designer for our Lenexa, KS office. We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

District Overview:
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Industrial Water and Utilities. We have specialized expertise in plant floor process design, packaging, refrigerated/frozen facility design, and ammonia refrigeration systems.

Location:
This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office.

Responsibilities:
* Utilize SmartPlant P&ID to draft Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) based on direction from design engineers.
* Create mechanical sketches, layouts, and detail drawings.
* Develop and check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
* Develop the capability to navigate 3D models and check for interferences and constructability.
* Complete miscellaneous tasks to support the project or department development.
* Coordinate with other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
* Ability to take on more complex tasks and assignments as directed by the Lead Designer.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology or related field.
* Knowledge of design software such as SmartPlant, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Inventor, or SolidWorks.
* Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* 0 - 2 years of industry-related design experience.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 401K or other Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Please apply via email or website:

Natoma Manufacturing

As a CNC Machinist you are responsible for setting up and operating CNC Mills, 5-Axis Mills or other various CNC machinery as well as partial inspection and verification of component parts. We need quality craftsmen who can be creative and provide solutions to complex problems on a daily basis.
• Setup and operate CNC Mills, 5-Axis Mills or other various CNC machinery.
• Read operator/process documents and perform setups and operations as described
• Read blueprints and part sheet to determine proper approach to creating precision parts.
• Machine complex components to tight tolerances in various materials with tight deadlines
• Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate your work
• Work as a team by openly collaborating fellow team members
• Proactively communicate with management other team members through verbal and written communications
• Maintain shop equipment as required
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Participate in continuous improvement projects for the department and company

Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of blueprint reading preferred, but not required
• Basic knowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparator, etc.
• Positive energy and attitude, with a passion for machining
• Thrives in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as a team with minimal supervision
• Ability to remain positive and focused in demanding and stressful situations
• Basic experience with common Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Education and/or Experience:
• High School diploma or GED required
• Some post-secondary education in the trade or 1-2 years of related experience preferred

Shifts Available:
Day Shift is 6:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday
Night Shift is 4:00pm – 2:30am Monday to Thursday
3-day weekends and opportunity for overtime available!

Competitive Wages:
Starting wage for this position is $15.00/hour - $20.00/hour. Pay is negotiable and based on applicant’s education and/or work experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Natoma Manufacturing.
• Medical Coverage (large portion of premiums paid by company)
• Dental Insurance (portion of premiums paid by company)
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & Short Term Disability Insurance (100% paid by company)
• Voluntary Life Insurance for employee and family
• 401(k) with matching percentage by company
• Generous time off including paid time off and paid holidays

Apply:
• Online at https://natomamanufacturing.com/careers/

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, employment decisions at Natoma Manufacturing, LLC are based on each person's performance, qualifications, and abilities. Natoma Manufacturing, LLC does not discriminate any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Natoma Manufacturing, LLC

The Quality Inspector is a critical part of our manufacturing team. Attention to detail is key to the core role of the Quality Inspector position, ensuring that all processes are followed per customer requirements.

We are growing! With growth, we are often developing new processes and structures to support these goals. People who will thrive with us are adaptable, flexible, and comfortable working in a culture of continuous improvement. If this sounds like you and is an opportunity you would be interested in, we invite you to read on and further explore this opportunity.

Responsibilities and Skills:
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspection on manufactured component parts to ensure compliance with customer requirements and blueprint specifications
• Measure with precision inspection equipment
• Document results and efficiently communicate findings or problems
• Requires the ability to learn and meet established department work instructions and procedures.
• Possess the ability to understand and learn customer blueprints
• Familiarity with or understanding the use of precision inspection instruments (e.g. micrometers, calipers, CMM, etc.)

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong attention to detail
• Attendance, reliability, hardworking, and dependability are essential functions of this position.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to multi-task and stay focused
• Good communication skills
• Ability to sit/stand and concentrate for long periods of time are required for this position.
• Thrives in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team with minimal supervision
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Schedule:
6:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday
**3-day weekends and opportunities for overtime available!

Compensation and Benefits:
Starting wage for this position is $15.00/hour - $20.00/hour. Pay is negotiable and based on applicant’s education and/or work experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Natoma Manufacturing.
• Medical Coverage (large portion of premiums paid by company)
• Dental Insurance (portion of premiums paid by company)
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for employee and family
• Short Term Disability and Basic Life/Dependent Life Coverage (100% paid by company)
• 401(k) with matching percentage by company
• Generous time off including paid time off and paid holidays

Apply:
• Online at https://natomamanufacturing.com/careers/

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, employment decisions at Natoma Manufacturing, LLC are based on each person's performance, qualifications, and abilities. Natoma Manufacturing, LLC does not discriminate any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kansas Department of Transportation

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team! 

Position Summary:

This Construction Inspector Trainee position is the entry level for the Engineering Technician class series and is located in Atwood, KS. Successful candidates may be appointed at a higher-level dependent upon experience and qualifications. This position allows KDOT to train and develop construction (or technician) staff to complete required responsibilities. The employee performs assignments and gains experience while in a training status.

NOTE: The employee in this position must also maintain Certified Inspection certifications under the KDOT CIT Program as outlined in the Engineering Technician Progression Manual for the specific job path and any additional as outlined by the Senior Manager.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

-This position will assist in administering construction contracts ensuring work is performed per legal requirements and preferred quality is achieved. This will require performing according to specific instruction and standards.
-Work involves performing several basic engineering and mathematical procedures which require following instructions and guidelines and providing accurate and complete records of that work.
-Performs or assists other technicians or engineers in the performance of routine engineering tests in the laboratory or field or inspection on construction projects for compliance with standard practice, specifications, plans, and special provisions. This includes such things as performing or assisting in testing of gradation of aggregates and other standard tests.
-Operates snowplow trucks (Class B CDL required) to fill-in at various locations, as needed.

Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.
This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position. (Per SOM 2.1.10).

Compensation:

Base Annual Salary: $41,267.20
Base Hourly Pay: $19.84

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 401K or other Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave

Apply online at  https://jobs.sok.ks.gov/psc/sokhrprdcg/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=215825&PostingSeq=1

OR

via email to dayton.bossard@ks.gov

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Adams Land and Cattle

has an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined individual with a high aptitude in welding, fabrication, and/or machining. At times, this individual may be required to assist with other projects in the Maintenance department.

This person will be responsible for:
-Working safely in shop and feedlot environments, following all company safety guidelines.
-Working with Machine Services/Lot Maintenance teams on a diverse range of projects, from build, to repair, rebuild and retrofit of production assets, including feedlot facilities (processing, feed mill, fencing, water and sprinkler systems) and equipment (feed and straight trucks, heavy equipment, tractors).
-Performing skilled work in welding, cutting, shaping and machining accurately and precisely, using welding and machining equipment.
-Assembling, fabricating/machining and repairing parts to specifications including taking mechanical fits, welding parts and machining parts.
-Set-up, adjustment and operation of the following welding equipment: arc and MIG welding.
-Set-up, adjustment and operation of the following machining equipment: mills and lathes.
-Using project plans, blue prints, job specifications and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of finished product.
-Inspecting and testing final product for conformance to quality standards and/or blueprint specifications.
-Performing related material handling duties.
-Coordinating ordering of required welding materials, such as rods, gas and metals.
-Maintaining accurate parts use and/or other records.
-Cleaning and maintaining the shop work area.
-Cleaning and performing preventative maintenance (PM) and general repairs on utilized welding/machining equipment.
-Communicating with engineering, supervisory, production services and feedlot personnel to effectively exchange technical information.
-Responding to emergency or high priority work which may, on occasion, be outside of normal working hours.
-Recognizing that weather conditions may require change in activities and that cattle comfort is first and foremost regarding this activity.
-Evaluating current processes/procedures to recommend changes/modifications for improvements.

Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
-Commitment to safety and quality culture.
-Welding certificate or a minimum of two years welding experience with arc and MIG welders required.
-Machining certificate or a minimum of two years machining experience such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, band saw and any machinist related hand tools required.
-Electrical, hydraulic and water system experience preferred.
-Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, welding symbols and geometric tolerance/dimensioning.
-Experience with precision measurement and calibration, including measuring fits of mating parts.
-Basic mathematical skills.
-High attention to detail.
-Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
-Ability to work with others to gather and share information and creatively solve challenging problems.
-Excellent verbal communication.
-Team-oriented.
-Vocational/technical diploma/certificate preferred but may substitute diploma/certificate with applicable experience.

This position requires:
-Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Standing, sitting, walking, carrying, and lifting/lowering frequently; pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching/handling/grasping, and kneeling/crouching occasionally; crawling and stairs rarely.
-Standing in place continuously at least four-six hours during the workday.
-The individual must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, if needed.


Compensation Details:
Starting Wage: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour
$5,000 Hiring Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits which begin on Day 1 of employment including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, bonus plan, company match 401(k), and more!

APPLY ONLINE at https://www.adamslandandcattle.com/careers/#openings

Adams Land & Cattle is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from all forms of harassment and discrimination, including unlawful harassment and discrimination. Adams Land & Cattle expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state or federal law. The Company will not tolerate improper interference with the ability of the Company's employees to perform their expected job duties. Any employee behavior that constitutes discrimination or harassment is a form of misconduct that may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Edward-James Surveying, Inc.

We are currently seeking a skilled Land Surveying CAD Technician to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in survey drafting and a solid understanding of various land surveying disciplines.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare detailed survey drawings and maps using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Draft ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, and Subdivision Plats.
• Write Legal Descriptions.
• Conduct deed and map research to support boundary work.
• Collaborate with field crews and licensed surveyors to ensure accurate representation of field data.
• Maintain organized project files and adhere to company drafting standards.
• Perform quality control checks on survey deliverables.

Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience as a Land Surveying CAD Technician.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Strong working knowledge of ALTA standards, subdivision platting, and boundary survey principles.
• Experience writing legal descriptions for various types of land conveyance.
• Ability to interpret deeds, maps, and title documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree, Associates degree, or technical certification in Surveying, Drafting, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Previous experience working directly with Professional Land Surveyors or licensed survey firms in Colorado.
• Land Surveyor-Intern (LSI)

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 401K or other Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation

Apply today by sending your resume to edwardf@ejsurveying.com

Edward-James Surveying, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.