Engineer Tech

McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc.; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform office and field tasks related to civil engineering in Watford City, ND.

The role reports to the Assistant County Engineer and operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional after-hours and weekend work. Responsibilities include inspecting contractor work, maintaining daily records and project pay items, processing permits, and coordinating with internal and external agencies to ensure

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in Engineering, Design, Surveying or related field.
• Ability to use CAD systems.
• Extensive knowledge of computers and scanning equipment and software.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily.
• Extensive knowledge of computers, computer programs, scanning equipment and CAD systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as an inspector on projects under supervision.
• Monitor and keep accurate daily records of contractor operations.
• Document pay items to ensure proper payment for work.
• Review permit applications and explain permit procedures and fees.
• Explain and answer questions for developers, contractors, and residents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Self-starter

Education

Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Engineering Technician provides office and field work related to civil engineering. This

position reports to the Assistant County Engineer and is located in Watford City, ND. The

typical schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional after hours and

weekend work. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

• Under the supervision of the Assistant County Engineer, acts as an inspector on
• Monitors and keeps accurate, daily records of contractor operations to assure project
• Measures, computes and documents pay items to ensure proper payment for work
• Accepts applications and issues permits for the Engineering Department including
• Reviews applications and forms for accuracy, explain permit procedures, fees, and
• Explain and answer questions for developers, contractors, and residents regarding
• Receive, verify, and record fees for permits and/or applications.
• Maintains accurate files, records, and accurately enter information into permitting
• Assists with permit inspections to ensure compliance with approved permit and
• Coordinates permits with other internal and external government entities.
• Works with Engineers to assure that proposed work in the right of way meets County
• Review preliminary permit plans to ensure required information has been received and
• Works with permit applicant to resolve submitted items that do not meet County
• Assists with coordinating and processing large section line and/or road improvements
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate in Applied Science in the field of Engineering Technology or related field
• 2 years’ experience in Engineering, Design, Surveying or related field
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily at required schedule time
• Extensive knowledge of computers, computer programs, scanning equipment and
• Ability to use CAD systems
• Knowledge of construction management
• Extensive organizational skills and communication skills
• Must be a self-starter and goal oriented

• Physical requirements and working conditions:
• Able to handle exposure to noise and extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively