Engineering Technician — Field & CAD (Roads & Bridges)

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 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.