Technician / Building Technologist

ABB is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as a Technician. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting Project Managers and Principals by contributing to investigations of construction problems and inspections of remedies for those problems. As a Technician, you will be responsible for a diverse set of tasks, including:

• Investigation:
  • Review design and construction documents.
  • Investigate and document existing conditions at project sites.
  • Perform non-destructive and destructive testing.
  • Research code requirements, industry standards, and manufacturer’s requirements.
  • Prepare detailed reports of site visit activities.
• Remedial Design and Construction:
  • Study existing building conditions and identify non-compliance within components and systems.
  • Attend meetings at key intervals during construction projects to assist with answering technical questions regarding the remedial construction and review quality and progress of work.
  • Prepare field reports and checklists of components, systems, or test procedures observed.
  • Inspect construction for conformance with contract documents, including technical specifications and drawings, industry standards, and manufacturer’s requirements.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, and Excel required.
• Basic understanding of commercial construction required.
• Bachelor’s degree candidates in construction engineering, construction management, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, or related disciplines; an emphasis in construction is preferred. Trade or military backgrounds will also be considered.
• Three years of relevant work experience with residential and/or commercial construction preferred.
• Ability to document and sketch conditions observed by hand or digitally.
• Ability to work outdoors for up to 8 hours at a time, including on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs.