Engineering Technician – Field & CAD Specialist

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

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.