Engineering Technician 3033592

NORTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT - DEPT OF TRANSPORTA; North Dakota; On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation in the Williston area seeks an Engineering Technician/Construction Technician to perform field inspections on highway projects. You will verify compliance with plans, specifications and contract documents while using MicroStation, robotic total station GPS, and drones to measure quantities and create reports.

The role involves outdoor work, occasional overnight travel across Western North Dakota, and collaboration with district engineers.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience for IV; substitutions allowed year-for-year.
• 4+ years for III; substitutions allowed year-for-year.
• 2+ years for II; substitutions allowed year-for-year.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections for all types of construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Operate surveying equipment and prepare reports and plan sheets.
• Assist project engineers with final records and district design work.

Skills

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Field testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering coursework/degree substitution allowed

Tools

MicroStation

Robotic Total Station

Drones

Job description

Job ID 3033592

Location Western, ND

Salary Range From 4214.00 To 5699.00 Monthly

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

FLSA Status Nonexempt

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!

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!

For a closer look at what this role involves day to day, check out this short video, or this web-based job tour. View the Career Profile for this position.

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.

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