Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform field inspections across Western North Dakota, based out of Williston, Dickinson, Minot, or Bismarck. Travel and overnight stays may be required, with on-site work in summer in any district.

The role supports construction projects with testing and reporting, utilizing technologies like Robotic Total Station GPS, drones, and MicroStation, while assisting engineers with record keeping and district design

Qualifications

• Field inspections of construction projects.
• Ability to interpret plans, specs and contract documents.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Measure quantities and prepare reports using MicroStation and report sheets.
• Perform tests on road and bridge materials per NDDOT specs.
• Assist project engineers with final records and district design tasks.

Tools

MicroStation

Robotic Total Station GPS

Drones

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary Of Work

Williston District, Construction Section, Western ND

This position will travel throughout Western North Dakota and be based out of Williston, Dickinson, Minot, or Bismarck District office. Travel and overnight stays for the week may be required of the position. On-site work in the summer months could be in any of the four districts listed.

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.

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.

We're looking for someone with all types of knowledge and skill level to join our team!

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 driver's 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 medical screening and reference check.

About Team ND

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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.