Construction Engineering Technician

Company: D.W. Kozera, Inc.
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join Our Dynamic Geotechnical Engineering Team! Are you passionate about the outdoors and love working with a dynamic team? Do you have an interest in construction and engineering? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at D.W. Kozera, a leading geotechnical engineering firm dedicated to innovation in the industry. As a Construction Engineering Technician at DWK, you'll dive into the fascinating world of geotechnical testing and observation. You'll be at the heart of our operations, performing compaction and concrete testing and more while learning and growing as part of our team. You will play a crucial role in the success of our project. What We Offer: Comprehensive Training: No college degree? No problem! We provide extensive training in geotechnical testing, blueprint reading, and team collaboration. Outdoor Work: Say goodbye to the confines of an office! Your office is the great outdoors, where every day brings a new scene and new challenges. Team Collaboration: Join a supportive team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is prioritized. DWK has a comprehensive benefit package, including covering the full cost of employee healthcare. A diverse culture where each individual is valued and treated with respect. Who You Are: Enthusiastic about working outdoors and tackling new challenges. Keen on learning and growing in the geotechnical engineering field. Excellent communicator and team player, ready to work with diverse groups. Detail-oriented and committed to high-quality work. Compensation: $18 - $25 hourly Responsibilities: Although your assignments will vary from day to day, these are some of the responsibilities you may take on throughout your internship: Assist with managing geotechnical projects, design calculations, and recommendations Supervise drilling operations and log soil borings Classify soils and assign lab testing Perform testing of soils, foundations, reinforced, and post-tensioned concrete Perform concrete testing Perform deep foundation quality assurance tasks Perform boring layout with conventional GPS equipment Perform floor flatness testing Prepare accurate typed daily field reports, including appropriate photographs, sketches, etc. Perform hand augers to obtain subsurface information and soil samples Observe and document various field activities related to the construction process, including foundation installation techniques, ground improvement, and deep foundations Read maps and interpret engineering and construction plans Interact and communicate daily with project team members, including contractors, technicians, and DWK project managers Qualifications: Willingness to work “in the dirt!” Have a valid United States driver’s license and reliable, insured, suitable transportation. Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on construction job sites - Mileage will be reimbursed Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word Excellent writing and communication skills Physically capable of meeting the physical demands of walking/climbing on construction sites, moving, handling testing equipment (incl. lifting up to 50 lbs) Preferred: coursework in civil engineering, environmental, agriculture, forestry, geology, or related field, ACI Level 1 Certification, APNGA Training About Company D.W. Kozera, Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. To support our affirmative action obligations, applicants may voluntarily complete our EEO Self-Identification Form D.W. Kozera, Inc. (DWK) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability) committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. DWK actively recruits and supports qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities as part of our Affirmative Action and diversity initiatives.

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