Engineering Technician

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) seeks professionals for the Dickinson District to conduct field inspections on highway construction projects and ensure compliance with plans and specifications. The role involves using MicroStation, GPS equipment, and drones for data collection and reporting.

The position focuses on outdoor work, material testing, and assisting engineers with district design tasks while receiving training and support to excel across responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Eng Tech IV requires 6+ years of related experience; coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Eng Tech III requires 4+ years of related experience; coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Eng Tech II requires 2+ years of related experience; coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Eng Tech I requires a high school diploma or GED with basic understanding of job concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections for various construction projects ensuring compliance with plans, specs and contracts.
• Use MicroStation to measure and create reports and plan sheets for construction projects.
• Test road and bridge materials to ensure compliance with NDDOT specifications.
• Assist project engineers with final records and district design work requiring MicroStation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Education

Engineering Technician IV qualifications

Engineering Technician III qualifications

Engineering Technician II qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Drones

Robotic Total Station GPS

Job description

Summary Of Work

Dickinson District, Construction, Dickinson, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Starting Salary

• Engineering Technician IV: $5,699 per month*
• Engineering Technician III: $5,109 per month*
• Engineering Technician II: $4,596 per month*
• Engineering Technician I: $4,214 per month*

• We’re looking for someone with all types of knowledge and skill level related to Engineering Technology/Highway Construction skills to join our team! Salary is dependent on experience.

We are seeking a candidate with a passion for construction and engineering, who enjoys working outdoors and has a strong understanding of technology to fill our role as an engineering technician/construction technician!

As our new team member, you will be responsible for conducting field inspections for all types of construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents. You'll get to work with cutting-edge equipment like Robotic Total Station GPS, drones, and use computer aided drafting software such as MicroStation to measure and calculate quantities and create reports and plan sheets for use on construction projects. You'll also get to perform tests on road and bridge building materials for all types of projects to ensure that they meet NDDOT specifications.

But that’s not all! You'll have the opportunity to assist project engineers with checking and organizing project final records, as well as with district design work that requires the use of MicroStation. And don't worry, we'll make sure you have all the necessary training and support to excel in these tasks.

For a closer look at what this role involves day to day, check out this short video, or this web-based job tour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering Technician IV: 6+ years of related experience; engineering or related college coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Engineering Technician III: 4+ years of related experience; engineering or related college coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Engineering Technician II: 2+ years of related experience; engineering or related college coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Engineering Technician I: High school diploma or GED required with basic understanding of job-related concepts.

All Levels

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and on uneven/slippery surfaces
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Valid North Dakota Class D' seller  license
• Material testing is preferred
• Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) reflecting the required abilities for this position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Related MOS codes include Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N), Geospatial Engineer (12Y), Technical Engineer (12T), and Engineering (3E5X1).

We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in construction and engineering, good organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process, required job function testing and reference check.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards:

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.