Surveyor - Engineering Technician

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Cass County North Dakota is seeking a part-time seasonal Surveyor - Engineering Technician to support critical civil engineering projects. You will primarily work outdoors, collecting topography data and staking grades for roads, bridges, and drainage systems.

You’ll draft designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D, document your work, and help with cost estimates, material testing, and field inspections. The role emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in surveying or construction.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• High school degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Complete field surveying for road, bridge, and drainage designs.
• Stake grades, verify layouts, and measure elevations.
• Draft designs in AutoCAD and document work.
• Estimate costs, receive shipments, and verify materials.
• Inspect roadways and bridges and update infrastructure databases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in civil engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you're highly analytical and detail-oriented, you could excel as a part-time seasonal Surveyor - Engineering Technician with Cass County North Dakota! We need someone to support vital civil engineering projects and complete outdoor surveying efforts for the county.

You can feel great about supporting essential infrastructure while earning $24.38 - $26.70 per hour.

There's no overnight travel. Join us in this civil engineering position to get outdoors and support various construction projects!

OUR MISSION

For over 150 years, Cass County has been serving the needs and protecting the interests of our residents. As the most populous county in North Dakota, we're proud to maintain an environment where people can live happy, healthy lives. With a sheriff's office that includes a jail, court security, and court services, as well as life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our residents can trust us to keep them safe. We offer excellent growth opportunities and the ability to make a positive difference. If you want to build a rewarding career giving back to your community, join us!

YOUR SCHEDULE

In the summer and fall, you work 4-10s and have 3-day weekends. During the winter and spring, you work Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

YOUR DAY

As our Surveyor - Engineering Technician, you complete critical services that are pivotal to the successful design and creation of roads, bridges, and drainage systems. You mainly work outdoors, using various equipment to collect accurate topography data. Attentive to detail, you stake grades, verify construction layouts, and measure elevation to ensure the plans work well with the land. Using AutoCAD software, you draft precise designs and thoroughly document your work.

You support efficient field operations by creating accurate cost estimates, receiving material shipments, and verifying the products to ensure correct deliveries. As you receive materials, you thoroughly document the products and test samples to check for bituminous materials and aggregates. You conduct thorough outdoor inspections, ensure project crew safety, and tackle administrative duties like payroll. Additionally, you support your team with other responsibilities like preparing highway maps, inspecting roadways and bridges, updating infrastructure databases, and addressing public inquiries.

SURVEYOR - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years of experience in the surveying or construction industry
• Working knowledge of computers
• Professional communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• High school degree or equivalent

Preferred criteria

• Associate degree in civil engineering technology
• Construction surveying experience
• Ability to test bituminous pavement and aggregates
• Ability to use programs like Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and geographic information systems (GIS)