Engineering Technician

Waldo Solutions; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with 9% employerconrib

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Year-round position, Monday-Thursday /

Job summary

The Alpena County Road Commission seeks an Engineering Technician to join their roads and bridges team in Alpena, Michigan. This position blends field inspection with office drafting and data management.

You will inspect construction, perform surveying, collect soils and materials data, and help prepare plans and estimates using CAD and related software. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a stable year-round schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus related college or technical training preferred.
• 2+ years related engineering, drafting, surveying, or technical experience preferred.
• Comfort with computers, spreadsheets, and engineering software.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specs, and measurements.
• Detail orientation and accurate field documentation.
• Strong communication skills and professional interaction with contractors and staff.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to obtain MDOT inspection certifications; certifications paid by the Road Commission.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when projects require.

Responsibilities

• Inspect road and bridge construction to ensure conformance with plans and specs.
• Perform field surveying, construction staking, measurements, and post-construction surveying.
• Take measurements and track quantities for projects.
• Collect and test soils, aggregates, and other materials in field and lab.
• Document activity with daily inspection reports, photos, and as-built records.
• Assist with plans, specifications, estimates, and project documents.
• Use surveying tools and process data in field and office software.
• Maintain drawings, records, maps, and project information in CAD and related systems.
• Set up and monitor traffic data collection equipment and analyze traffic data.
• Check work zones and traffic-control devices for compliance.
• Communicate with contractors and staff to keep work moving in the field.

Skills

Surveying

Reading plans

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma + technical training

Tools

Total stations

Levels

Lasers

Measuring equipment

CADD software

Job description

The Alpena County Road Commission seeks an Engineering Technician to join their roads and bridges team in Alpena, Michigan.

This position helps support the construction, inspection, and maintenance of our roads and bridges. This is not a desk-only engineering position. You’ll spend time in the field inspecting projects, taking measurements, performing surveying and materials testing, documenting construction progress, and working with contractors and Road Commission employees. You’ll also spend time in the office working with engineering plans, project records, CADD, estimates, reports, and other technical information.

If you enjoy a mix of working outdoors, solving problems, using technology, and seeing the results of your work in the community, this could be a great fit.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• $26.00 – $37.00 per hour starting pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% company paid premiums for employee and dependents.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan with a 9% employer contribution.
• Paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid vacation time.
• Year-round position working Monday-Thursday in the summer months; Monday-Friday in winter months.

WHAT YOUR DAYS LOOK LIKE.

• Inspect road and bridge construction and maintenance projects to make sure work follows project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Perform field surveying, construction staking, measurements, and post-construction surveying.
• Take measurements and track quantities for construction projects.
• Collect, sample, and test soils, aggregates, and other construction materials in the field and laboratory.
• Document project activity through daily inspection reports, measurements, quantities, photographs, records, and as-built information.
• Assist with engineering plans, specifications, estimates, proposals, and other project documents.
• Use surveying equipment such as total stations, levels, lasers, measuring equipment, and other field tools.
• Work with CADD and engineering/project software to maintain drawings, records, maps, and project information.
• Set up, monitor, retrieve, and maintain traffic-counting equipment and prepare traffic data.
• Check construction work zones and traffic-control devices for proper placement and compliance.
• Communicate with contractors, Road Commission employees, and others involved with projects to keep work moving and address issues in the field.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• A high school diploma plus related college or technical training in civil engineering, engineering technology, drafting, CADD, construction technology, surveying, or a closely related field is preferred.
• 2 or more years of related engineering, drafting, construction, surveying, computer, or technical experience is preferred.
• Comfort working with computers, spreadsheets, technical records, drawings, and engineering-related software.
• The ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, measurements, and technical information.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to accurately document what you see in the field.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work professionally with contractors, co-workers, and the public.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to obtain required MDOT inspection certifications for aggregate inspection and office technician duties. Certification paid for by the Road Commission.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when construction projects or conditions require it.