Engineering Technician IV

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation in Bismarck seeks an Engineering Technician IV to conduct field inspections on construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. The role uses Robotic Total Station GPS, drones, and MicroStation for measurements and to prepare reports and plan sheets.

Candidates will also test road and bridge materials to meet NDDOT specs, assist engineers with final records, and support district design work.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience; engineering or related college coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• 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 licence.
• Material testing is preferred.
• MOS codes may substitute for required work experience (e.g., 12N, 12Y, 12T, 3E5X1).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections for construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and contracts.
• Measure and calculate quantities using MicroStation and field equipment, and create reports and plan sheets.
• Perform tests on road and bridge materials to meet NDDOT specs.
• Assist project engineers with final records and district design work using MicroStation.

Skills

Field inspections

Outdoor work

Report writing

Education

Engineering degree or related coursework

Tools

MicroStation

Robotic Total Station GPS

Drones

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary Of Work

Bismarck District, Bismarck Construction, Bismarck, ND

Summary Of Work

Bismarck District, Bismarck Construction, Bismarck, 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!

Engineering Technician IV: $5,699 per month*

• We're looking for someone with all types of knowledge and skill level related to Engineering Technology 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/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!

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Minimum Qualifications

Engineering Technician IV: 6+ years of related experience; engineering or related college coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

• 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 licence
• 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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