Fort Wayne PFW Civil Engineering Lab Technician IN 46801
- LocationNot stated
- Work typeNot stated
- Salary18 USD an hour
- Posted4 November 2026
- SourcePurdue University's careers page (SAP SuccessFactors)
Live checkFirst seen 2 days ago; still listed on Purdue University's careers page 2 days ago.
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- EducationHigh school diploma
- VisaNo sponsorship
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(Modified) We are currently seeking a full-time, onsite Civil Engineering Lab Technician in our Civil and Mechanical Engineering department. This position provides technical support for the civil engineering and construction engineering technology (CE/CET) laboratory facilities. The pay for this position is $17.69/hr.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Technical support includes civil engineering materials, environmental, fluid mechanics, soil construction engineering technology and foundation, strength of materials, transportation, construction management and surveying.
- Provide, under indirect/minimum supervision, technical support and supervision to lab activities and experiments, student worker activities, senior design and student competitions projects, and faculty research lab activities.
- Technical support includes safety, operation, maintenance, schedule repair of equipment, and inventory control of all labs.
- Provides professional and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students working with them to develop new or modified lab equipment, components, products, and measuring instruments.
- Identifies and recommends purchases of equipment and supplies as needed and coordinates the purchase of equipment.
- Works to ensure proper safety procedures and protocols are being followed in all CE/CET labs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Minimum of one year work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background knowledge of civil and construction engineering practices including lab tests and analyses.
- Effective organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to write technical reports and conduct field inspections.
- Ability to schedule/perform regular calibration of equipment, update software, maintain testing equipment and instruments and prepare lab samples.
Benefits:
- Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
- Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
- Insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
- Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
Additional Information:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
- A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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