Engineer Technician in Training
Holder Construction
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Description
ABOUT US
Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
About the Role
We are looking for an Engineer Technician in Training to join our Operations team on our project in Chester, VA. This is a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting Field Engineers in operating robotic total station instruments, auto level and other surveying instruments.
- Perform construction layout by setting stakes, marking lines, elevations, grades, and reference points.
- This position will include on the job training.
- Maintain total station, field book, survey equipment and tools. Provide primary support to our field supervision and must demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks, maintain professionalism, and use critical thinking to solve issues and lead team to complete daily tasks at the jobsite.
Qualifications Required:
- Ideal candidates for this position will possess previous construction experience but not required.
- Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Punctuality and promptness are required every day.
- Individuals must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.
- Willingness to travel
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials Layout equipment of all shapes and sizes weighing up to approximately 50lbs.
- Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.
- Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.
Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).
Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.
Benefits
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
- Assisting Field Engineers in operating robotic total station instruments, auto level and other surveying instruments.
- Perform construction layout by setting stakes, marking lines, elevations, grades, and reference points.
- This position will include on the job training.
- Maintain total station, field book, survey equipment and tools. Provide primary support to our field supervision and must demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks, maintain professionalism, and use critical thinking to solve issues and lead team to complete daily tasks at the jobsite.
- Ideal candidates for this position will possess previous construction experience but not required.
- Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Punctuality and promptness are required every day.
- Individuals must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.
- Willingness to travel
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift and carry materials Layout equipment of all shapes and sizes weighing up to approximately 50lbs.
- Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.
- Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.
About this role
Holder Construction is seeking an Engineer Technician in Training to support field operations on a construction project in Chester, Virginia. You'll work alongside Field Engineers operating surveying instruments like robotic total stations and auto levels, performing construction layout tasks such as setting stakes, marking grades and elevations, and establishing reference points. The role includes on-the-job training, equipment maintenance, and direct support to field supervision—requiring you to take ownership of assigned work, think critically through jobsite challenges, and help the team execute daily tasks safely and professionally.
The ideal candidate has construction experience, though it's not required. You'll need reliable transportation, strong punctuality, and willingness to work overtime and weekends. The position demands physical capability to work outdoors in all weather, lift equipment up to 50 pounds, navigate uneven terrain and heights, and remain mobile and alert throughout the day. Holder Construction offers competitive compensation including an annual bonus, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and shift differentials where applicable—backed by a structured career development program designed to advance high performers into expanded roles.
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