Civil Engineering - Technician/Surveyor

Cass County Government•West Fargo, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting in project preparation and design activities for in-house road, bridge, and drainage projects. Responsibilities include collecting survey data, staking grades, drafting construction plans, estimating project quantities and costs, and documenting research. The role also supports construction inspection, quality assurance, and project safety, ensuring compliance with contract requirements. This includes verifying material quantities, testing materials, performing field measurements, and conducting office administrative tasks such as checking quantities, preparing reports, and reviewing payrolls. Additionally, the position involves coordinating general office activities and departmental operations, preparing highway maps, updating infrastructure databases, working with GIS systems, performing highway and bridge inspections, and assisting in the preparation of technical reports and bid documents.

Requirements

High School Diploma (Required)
One or more years of previous experience in the surveying or construction field.
Working knowledge of computers.
Ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
Effective public relations skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology
Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Geographic Information Systems G.I.S. and related software
Testing of Bituminous Pavement and Aggregates
Construction Surveying

Responsibilities

Collect survey data from topography such as location of physical objects direct elevations, cross sections, etc.
Stake grades and control, and verify staking and layout with construction plans
AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting of construction plans and survey plats
Estimate project quantities and costs
Document research
Receive and verify material quantities as construction materials are delivered and installed on the construction site
Ensure work and materials comply with specifications and applicable standards
Perform sample and material test for bituminous materials and aggregates
Conduct field measurements and documentation of quantities as required by the contract
Perform Office administrative activities, including check of quantities and documentation, reports for progress and payment, and check of payrolls, etc.
Prepare County highway maps
Prepare and update infrastructure databases
Work with GIS systems
Perform Highway and bridge inspections
Assist in preparation of technical reports and bid documents; research and respond to routine inquiries from the general public