Engineering Technician 3033666

NORTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT - DEPT OF TRANSPORTA; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician to perform field inspections on construction projects in Minot, ND. You will verify plans, specs, and contract documents, measuring quantities and compiling reports with MicroStation, drones, and GPS tools.

responsibilities include assisting engineers with final records and district design tasks, plus conducting material tests to ensure compliance with NDDOT standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and on uneven/slippery surfaces; lift up to 50 lbs; valid North Dakota Class D license; material testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections for construction projects and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Measure and calculate quantities; create reports and plan sheets using MicroStation; prepare project documentation.
• Perform tests on road and bridge materials to meet NDDOT specifications.
• Assist project engineers with checking and organizing project final records and district design work.

Skills

Outdoor work

Material testing

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Technician II: 2+ years experience; coursework/degree may substitute

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MicroStation

Robotic Total Station GPS

Drones

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Job ID 3033666
• Location Minot, ND
• Salary Range From 4214.00 To 4596.00 Monthly
• Full/Part Time Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary Regular
• FLSA Status Nonexempt
• Minot District, Minot Construction Section, Minot, 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 II: $4,596 per month

NDDOT Starting Salary: 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!

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!

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!

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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 job function screening and reference check.

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