Civil Engineering - Technician/Surveyor

Cass County Government•West Fargo, ND

22h

About The Position

The Civil Engineering Technician/Surveyor assists with preparation and design of in-house road, bridge, and drainage projects. The role collects topographic survey data, stakes grades and control, verifies staking and layout against construction plans, drafts plans and survey plats using AutoCAD Civil 3D, estimates project quantities and costs, and performs document research. The position also supports construction inspection, quality assurance, and project safety to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Duties include verifying delivered and installed material quantities, checking work and materials against specifications and standards, testing bituminous materials and aggregates, measuring and documenting contract quantities, and preparing office documentation and reports related to progress, payment, and payroll. The technician works independently and with department staff on general office activities and daily operations. Additional work includes preparing County highway maps, maintaining infrastructure databases, using GIS systems, inspecting highways and bridges, assisting with technical reports and bid documents, and researching and responding to routine public inquiries. The posting describes a small-office work atmosphere, no overnight travel, and a schedule that may include four 10-hour workweeks during summer and fall, depending on workload.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
One or more years of previous experience in surveying or construction.
Working knowledge of computers.
Ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
Effective public relations skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and related software.
Knowledge of testing bituminous pavement and aggregates.
Knowledge of construction surveying.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation and design of in-house road, bridge, and drainage projects.
Collect topographic survey data, including locations of physical objects, direct elevations, and cross sections.
Stake grades and control, and verify staking and layout against construction plans.
Draft construction plans and survey plats using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Estimate project quantities and costs and conduct document research.
Assist with construction inspection, quality assurance, and project safety for compliance with contract administrative requirements.
Receive and verify quantities of materials delivered to and installed at construction sites.
Ensure construction work and materials comply with specifications and applicable standards.
Perform sampling and material testing for bituminous materials and aggregates.
Conduct field measurements and document quantities as required by contracts.
Perform office administrative work, including checking quantities and documentation and preparing progress, payment, and payroll reports.
Coordinate general office activities and the department’s day-to-day operation, independently and with staff.
Prepare County highway maps and prepare or update infrastructure databases.
Work with GIS systems.
Perform highway and bridge inspections.
Assist with technical reports and bid documents, and research and respond to routine public inquiries.

Benefits

Salary of $55,261–$77,894 annually; experience may justify higher starting pay, with regular salary increases within the classification up to $77,894.
Overtime pay.
10 paid holidays.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Deferred compensation program.
Retirement program.
Flexible benefits program.
Four 10-hour workweeks during summer and fall months, depending on workload.
No overnight travel; home every night.
Small-office work atmosphere.