Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
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  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Nicholson Construction Co Project Engineer - Eastern Division in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Since 1955, Nicholson Construction Company has been setting the industry standard for performance and technical innovation in geotechnical construction. We have built our reputation by performing the highest quality work and providing the most innovative solutions on the widest range of demanding and high profile projects. Nicholson is part of a global network of unparalleled geotechnical resources and expertise, specializing in deep foundations, earth retention, ground treatment and ground improvement.

Summary:

  • Provides technical, quality control and administrative support to Superintendents, Project Engineers and Project Managers on job sites.

  • This position will travel extensively throughout the United States

    Essential Functions:

  • Ensures that all Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations are followed and enforced

  • Ensures all installation follows Nicholson Quality Control Manual, Approved Submittals and Work Plans

  • Performs field quality control tests

  • Prepares and manages quality control and production records

  • Researches and resolves drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors

  • Runs small work crews (technical tasks like water testing, load testing, etc.)

  • Performs field surveys and resolves geometry issues

  • Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work

  • Orders materials, writes purchase orders, and tracks inventory

  • Assists in preparation of change order documentation and claim analysis

    Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related degree is required along with 2-6 years of construction equipment/ techniques (i.e. drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, design, or geotechnical work)

  • Prior construction site work experience a plus.

  • Basic knowledge of bidding and job costing procedures

  • Knowledgeable in structural and geotechnical designs related to our techniques

  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

  • Converse effectively using both verbal and written communication.

  • Make decisions and assume accountability

  • Concentrate on tasks

  • Demonstrate ability to manage stress and emotions as related to the workplace

  • Attention to detail

  • Identify and resolve conflict

  • Assess safety and risk

    Physical Requirements:

  • Lift, carry, pull and push at least 40 pounds

  • Travel per the company travel policy, often overnight and away from home

    Benefits:

  • Medical

    Nicholson Construction participates in E-Verify.

    Please be advised that all interested candidates are REQUIRED to attach a copy of your resume in order to be considered.

    In an effort to foster a diverse workforce Nicholson Construction encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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