Engineering Technician I
About The Position
The Engineering Technician I supports engineering, mine planning, surveying, and operational projects at a mining operation. This onsite position is based in Billings, Montana, or Colstrip, Montana. Working under the direction of experienced engineering and technical staff, the technician collects, processes, verifies, and maintains technical information used in mine planning, design, construction, reclamation, and operational decision-making. The role provides technical support through field data collection, survey assistance, engineering calculations, mine plan updates, technical documentation, and project coordination. Work is primarily performed in an office, with regular or occasional assignments at active surface mining, industrial, or project sites as business needs require. Travel between project sites or work locations may be required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Associate degree from a two-year college in Civil Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering Technology, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
- Highly organized.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Technical computer and software skills.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, coursework, or professional experience in mining, civil engineering, surveying, construction, or a related technical field.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineering and mine planning personnel with technical support for mine development, production, reclamation, and infrastructure projects.
- Collect, compile, organize, and verify field data, survey information, measurements, and other engineering-related records.
- Assist with surface surveying, GPS data collection, field measurements, and verification of existing site conditions.
- Assist with preparing, updating, and maintaining mine maps, engineering plans, profiles, cross-sections, and other technical drawings.
- Use CAD, surveying, and other technical software to review, update, and maintain engineering information.
- Assist with basic engineering calculations, including distances, elevations, slopes, areas, and earthwork quantities.
- Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, technical reports, maps, presentations, and project documentation.
- Assist with monitoring and documenting engineering projects, construction activities, and site conditions.
- Support the collection and organization of data related to mine infrastructure, haul roads, stockpiles, drainage, reclamation, and other engineering projects.
- Assist with field inspections, observations, and data verification to support engineering evaluations and project requirements.
- Maintain accurate engineering records, survey files, drawings, databases, and technical documentation in accordance with established procedures.
- Coordinate with engineering, surveying, mine planning, environmental, maintenance, and operations personnel to support project objectives.
- Identify and communicate discrepancies, unusual field conditions, or data-quality concerns to appropriate engineering or supervisory personnel.
- Follow company procedures, mine safety requirements, and applicable environmental regulations while performing office and field duties.
- Learn and apply company engineering standards, technical procedures, and software systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
