Engineering Technician - Temporary

Cass County Government • West Fargo, ND

23d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for an Engineering Technician. The role involves receiving and verifying material quantities, performing construction material inspection, sampling and testing asphalt and aggregates, and handling field office administrative activities. Responsibilities also include performing field measurements, calculations, and documentation for pay quantities, setting location and elevation stakes, and GPS surveying. Minor project management on smaller projects may also be required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Completion of one year of a formal education in Surveying, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction curriculum
• One-year surveying or highway construction experience may be substituted

Nice To Haves

• Two years completed of a 4 year Civil Engineering or Construction Management Curriculum
• One year completed of a 2 year Surveying or Construction Tech Curriculum
• Familiarity with construction testing procedures

Responsibilities

• Receiving and verifying material quantities as construction materials are delivered to the construction site
• Performing construction material inspection
• Sampling and performing engineering tests of asphalt and aggregates
• Performing field office administrative activities including checking haul tickets, haul reports and contractor payrolls
• Perform field measurements, calculations, and documentation necessary to verify pay quantities
• Work as general crew member by setting location stakes, elevation stakes, and GPS surveying
• Minor project management on smaller projects

Benefits

• Hourly pay with overtime
• Four – 10 hour work weeks
• 3 day weekends, pending work load
• No overnight travel
• Home every night
• Great work atmosphere with small office feel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED