Field Engineering Technician – Construction & Tech

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

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.