This position supports NAVFAC EURAFCENT facilities, construction, and program requirements.
Employment Arrangement: Depending on the selected candidate’s location, work authorization, and the requirements of the assignment, the engagement may be structured either through a third-party employer of record or as an independent contractor/freelancer. The final arrangement will be confirmed with the selected candidate and will be subject to client approval and applicable local laws.
Position Summary
The Engineering Technician provides on-site quality-assurance and technical support for Navy and Department of Defense construction projects. The role observes field activities, documents progress, verifies compliance, and supports testing, commissioning, and project closeout. This is a full-time, primarily on-site position located in Vicenza, Italy; Sigonella, Sicily, Italy; Rota, Spain; or Souda Bay, Greece.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Receive, review, route, track, and maintain correspondence and administrative actions
- Create, classify, cross-reference, archive, and retrieve electronic and hard-copy records in accordance with established procedures
- Prepare and format letters, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, charts, and other office products
- Maintain databases, trackers, distribution lists, calendars, and recurring reports
- Provide reception and customer service support and coordinate visitor or installation access requests
- Track suspense items and follow up with staff to support timely completion of required actions
- Assist with travel orders, vouchers, requisitions, time and attendance, training records, organizational charts, and personnel paperwork
Requirements
Key Qualifications
- Legal Work Authorization: Must already have the legal right to work in the country of the assigned duty station; U.S. visa or SOFA-status sponsorship is not available
- Working knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental construction concepts, including vertical and horizontal facilities.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, statements of work, schedules, testing requirements, and construction documentation
- Experience monitoring schedules and budgets and using scheduling software such as Primavera.
- Professional English proficiency sufficient to prepare reports, participate in meetings, and evaluate technical documents
- Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, applicable occupational-safety standards, and host-nation safety requirements.
- Ability to complete the required 40-hour EM 385-1-1 safety course within 90 days of assignment if not already current.
- Previous NAVFAC or other U.S. federal construction experience.
- Construction Quality Management training or certification.
- Employment Arrangement: Employment, payroll, tax withholding, social-insurance contributions, and locally required benefits will be administered through a third-party employer of record
Experience & Education
- At least three years of experience as an engineering technician, construction superintendent, quality-control or quality-assurance manager/representative, or contracting officer’s representative on Navy, DoD, host-nation, or similarly complex construction projects.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment may vary based on the position, assigned duties, and work location. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods
- Use computers, telephones, and other office equipment
- Move throughout offices, facilities, and project sites
- Reach, grasp, handle equipment, and operate controls
- Communicate effectively and review documents, equipment, and site conditions
- Lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by the assignment
- Stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally climb, kneel, or crouch
- Navigate uneven or rough terrain when required
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Occasionally enter confined spaces or work at heights when required
- Wear required personal protective equipment
- Work in environments that may include noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, construction activity, or other site specific conditions
Limitations and Disclaimer
- This job description describes the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Employees may be assigned other job related duties consistent with applicable law.
- The duties and requirements described above are representative of those that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications, experience, duty station, and local market requirements.
- Locally compliant payroll, tax withholding, and social-insurance administration through a third-party employer of record.
- Statutory leave and benefits provided in accordance with the laws of the country of employment.
- Professional development opportunities supporting work on an awarded NAVFAC EURAFCENT contract.