Civil Engineering Technician: Survey, GIS & Utility Locating

City of Duluth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Duluth is seeking a Temporary Engineering Technician to support the damage prevention team in locating utilities and handling GIS/survey tasks. The role requires preparing plans, bidding docs, and coordinating with contractors to ensure public infrastructure projects meet standards.

Candidate will gather surveys, operate GPS/GIS tools, and assist in bridge safety inspections, while maintaining detailed records and communicating with the public and City staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field with 2 years of related experience, or 4 years of related education/experience.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege.
• MnDOT certifications for Bituminous, Concrete and Aggregate within 2 years of hire.
• Natural gas Operator Qualifications within 1 year of hire.
• MnDOT ADA sidewalk certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Gather preliminary topographic surveys.
• Provide construction control, stakes, and information for public improvements.
• Operate and maintain survey and GPS equipment for accurate measurements.
• Process survey information and perform data entry.
• Prepare GIS graphics, review GIS data for accuracy, and update databases.
• Create roadway/public infrastructure plans using Autodesk software and prepare studies.
• Prepare bidding documents for roads, utilities, and public improvements.
• Perform construction administration and on-site inspections.
• Maintain records: daily logs, progress reports, measurements, and change orders.
• Act as liaison between the public, contractors, and City Administration.
• Locate underground utilities and investigate inquiries.
• Study findings and report conclusions in oral and/or written form.
• Coordinate work with contractors, outside agencies, and City personnel.
• Assist MnDOT Team Leader in Bridge Safety inspections.

Skills

Surveying

GIS

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk software

GPS equipment

GIS software

CAD systems

Job description

The City of Duluth is seeking a Temporary Engineering Technician to support the damage prevention team in locating utilities and handling GIS/survey tasks. The role requires preparing plans, bidding docs, and coordinating with contractors to ensure public infrastructure projects meet standards.

Candidate will gather surveys, operate GPS/GIS tools, and assist in bridge safety inspections, while maintaining detailed records and communicating with the public and City staff.