Civil Engineering Technician: AutoCAD, Survey & Fieldwork

Huroneventcenter; Huron, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huron is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to support public works projects, perform surveys, drafts, and inspections in both office and field settings.

The role requires an associate degree in civil engineering technology (or related field) and experience with engineering software including AutoCAD; a SD driver's license is required. Work includes field surveys and site inspections with occasional heavy lifting and outdoor work in variable weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with engineering software and AutoCAD required.
• Valid South Dakota driver’s license required.
• Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or related field preferred.
• A minimum of two years of responsible experience in surveying, drafting, permit writing, construction inspections, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work is performed in both an office and field environment.
• Duties involve remaining in a stationary position, moving about construction and field sites, and positioning self to access work areas, including bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, as needed to perform inspections and survey work.
• Frequently operates computers and standard office equipment, as well as survey and related field equipment.
• Moves materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items are moved with assistance or mechanical aids, consistent with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Work may be performed in outside weather conditions, including heat, cold, dampness, dust, and moderate noise levels; proper safety equipment and procedures are required.
• Designs and drafts plans for public facilities, streets, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water main, curbs and gutter, sidewalks, and City projects of a similar nature.
• Uses computer assisted engineering design software and equipment, to include AutoCAD, Excel, ArcGIS, Bluebeam PDF editor, Trimble electronic survey equipment, and Trimble GPS/GIS equipment.
• Provides construction surveying on City projects.
• Inspects all phases of construction work for proper grading, aggregates, construction materials, form and fill, sub-grade compaction, workmanship, and related quality factors.
• Performs such other work as may be directed and assigned. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

ArcGIS

Bluebeam PDF

Trimble GPS

Trimble Survey

Job description

The City of Huron is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to support public works projects, perform surveys, drafts, and inspections in both office and field settings.

The role requires an associate degree in civil engineering technology (or related field) and experience with engineering software including AutoCAD; a SD driver's license is required. Work includes field surveys and site inspections with occasional heavy lifting and outdoor work in variable weather.