City of Grand Forks ND · 1 week ago
Civil Engineering Technician II
Grand Forks, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe City of Grand Forks is seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Engineering Technician II to join their Engineering Department. This role is pivotal in supporting the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure projects to enhance safety and quality of life for residents.
GovernmentNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Draft and prepare complex plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and contract documents for review and approval by appropriate engineering staff; assist in the design of assigned projects
Train more junior staff in their areas of work in technical engineering methods and techniques, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and in the set up and use of equipment
Support technical engineering programs, projects and activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations
Utilize, interpret, and comprehend various maps, including aerial photos, contour drawing and as-builts for both project design and to convey the information to the public
Perform research on completed projects; draft and update City maps, plats, details and various forms with acquired data
Perform preliminary surveys to collect data for construction plans; interpolate survey notes; download points into appropriate files and generate triangulated, irregular, network (TIN); assist or perform construction surveying activities
Maintain a variety of accurate records and files on daily activities of contractors; record changes in approved plans
Act as the owner's site representative with authority to accept or reject work completed by contractors. Measure and record bid items and quantities; prepare monthly pay applications
Observe construction activities for compliance with specifications; assist contractors in resolving unusual construction conditions to meet the intention of the specifications. Provide guidance to more junior staff on how to consistently apply compliance
Collect as-built and GIS infrastructure data
Coordinate technical engineering activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations
Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; compile and file notes on various projects
Review, calculate, and validate bid quantities from construction plans prepared by the Engineering Department
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner
Assist with the support of emergency management field inspections
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the technical engineering field
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Advanced principles and procedures of technical engineering practices including, AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting, mathematics, construction methods and inspection, engineering standards
Understanding of computer aided drafting, surveying, inspection and testing equipment
Principles and procedures of record keeping
Advanced principles of GIS data gathering and application
Awareness of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Awareness of new trends and innovations in construction methods and techniques
Principles of basic supervision and training
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties
Independently apply design and construction standards to plan set preparation using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Perform construction inspection practices on public infrastructure projects
Make complex engineering computations with accuracy
Use and operate a variety of surveying and inspection equipment in a safe and effective manner
Evaluate and set priorities in order to oversee multiple, concurrent projects in the field
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Understand and apply knowledge and guidance from more senior staff
Read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications
Provide technical training to more junior staff
Prioritize work, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions within established guidelines
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Benefits
Participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System
Employee Contribution of a mandatory 4% and up to 7% with an Employer Contribution of a mandatory 5.26% up to 9.26%
Company
City of Grand Forks ND
A great community with an excellent quality of life is not just an idea on Grand Forks - it's a Promise! Through everything we do, this is who we are.
Founded in 1881
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase