Field Engineering Technician IV — Outdoor Construction & Tech

NORTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT - DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation in Bismarck, ND seeks an Engineering Technician IV to conduct field inspections on construction projects, verify compliance with plans and specs, and prepare reports using MicroStation and GPS drones. This role requires outdoor work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and a valid ND driver’s license.

You'll assist project engineers with district design tasks and maintain final records, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Engineering Technician IV role requires 6+ years of related experience; degree substitution allowed.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid North Dakota Class D driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections for construction projects and verify compliance with plans, specs and contract documents.
• Use Robotic Total Station GPS, drones, and MicroStation to measure quantities and prepare reports and plan sheets for construction projects.
• Assist project engineers with district design tasks and with final records.
• Perform material testing to ensure compliance with ND DoT specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work capability

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or coursework substitution

Tools

MicroStation

Robotic Total Station GPS

Drones

Microsoft Office

Job description

The North Dakota Department of Transportation in Bismarck, ND seeks an Engineering Technician IV to conduct field inspections on construction projects, verify compliance with plans and specs, and prepare reports using MicroStation and GPS drones. This role requires outdoor work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and a valid ND driver’s license.

You'll assist project engineers with district design tasks and maintain final records, with training provided.