Engineering Technician 3033816

Dept Of Transportation•Devils Lake, ND

2d•$4,214 - $5,699•Onsite

About The Position

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated and skilled Engineering Technician to join their team. This role is vital in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions across the state. The department upholds values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence. This position offers a rewarding career with purpose. The role involves conducting field inspections for construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents. Responsibilities include using cutting-edge equipment like Robotic Total Station GPS and drones, and computer-aided drafting software such as MicroStation for measuring quantities, creating reports, and plan sheets. The technician will also perform tests on road and bridge building materials to ensure they meet NDDOT specifications. Additionally, the role involves assisting project engineers with checking and organizing project final records and with district design work using MicroStation. Necessary training and support will be provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required with basic understanding of job-related concepts (for Engineering Technician I).
2+ years of related experience; engineering or related college coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis (for Engineering Technician II).
4+ years of related experience; engineering or related college coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis (for Engineering Technician III).
6+ years of related experience; engineering or related college coursework/degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis (for Engineering Technician IV).
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and on uneven/slippery surfaces.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Valid North Dakota Class D driver’s license.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong interest in construction and engineering.
Good organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Material testing is preferred.
Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) reflecting the required abilities for this position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Related MOS codes include Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N), Geospatial Engineer (12Y), Technical Engineer (12T), and Engineering (3E5X1).

Responsibilities

Conducting field inspections for all types of construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Using cutting-edge equipment like Robotic Total Station GPS and drones.
Using computer aided drafting software such as MicroStation to measure and calculate quantities and create reports and plan sheets for use on construction projects.
Performing tests on road and bridge building materials for all types of projects to ensure that they meet NDDOT specifications.
Assisting project engineers with checking and organizing project final records.
Assisting project engineers with district design work that requires the use of MicroStation.