City of Moorhead · 3 hours ago
Engineering Technician I or II (Civil)
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$34.53/hr - $48.63/hr
1+ years expThe City of Moorhead is accepting applications for either a Civil Engineering Technician I or Engineering Technician II working in the Engineering Department. This role involves performing intermediate work in engineering and surveying, including drafting plans, inspecting construction projects, and maintaining public works records.
Government Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops and prepares preliminary engineering reports, plans and specifications for a wide variety of utility and transportation infrastructure projects, including sewer and water mains and streets for approval by the Senior Engineer
Performs preliminary design calculations for estimating quantities and designing line, grade and alignment of utility and transportation infrastructure projects for approval by the Senior Engineer
Develops, prepares and/or reviews and updates utility and transportation infrastructure maps, database and comprehensive plans
Maintains and preserves public works records; drafts as-built records of projects and infrastructure; documents changes for the operation and maintenance programs such as GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Operates survey equipment including GPS equipment, Total Station equipment, Auto levels, grade rods, etc.; performs construction staking crews and completes as-built surveys using CAD equipment
Performs the following duties on Federal, Municipal, State Aid and locally funded projects: drafts and calculates field notes to document material testing and certification, contractor installed quantities, project alignment and grades at designated locations according to project plans. Additionally, performs traffic infrastructure construction inspection to ensure compliance with the plans, specifications and applicable Federal and Municipal State Aid project development requirements
Researches records, maps and other information to obtain typical engineering data such as location of easements, sewer stubs, water mains, hydrants, property special assessments, etc
Drafts using Civil 3D detailed dimensional drawings such as street, water, sewer, drainage and other utility plans, systems and projects
Reviews and recommends approval of shop drawings and submittals for compliance with project material specifications
Performs office-related functions including preparing correspondence, maps, presentation materials, brochures, field notes, printing materials, answering phones and responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff and the general public; prepares and maintains records, files and reports as required
Creates charts for statistical data representation; completes finished designs and calculations from sketches
Uses computer assisted drafting (Auto CAD Civil 3D) equipment and software
Engineer Tech II ONLY: Performs other duties as requested. Which may include: Receives, reviews, and approves or denies public right-of-way applications for utility installation/repairs, curb/gutter repairs, driveway approach installation/repairs, and right-of-way restoration work. Inspect and manage the restoration and construction timeline of work, produce notifications and correspondence for the public and GPS and maintain records pertaining to the applied right-of-way construction and restoration. Performs inspections of in service bridges and maintains maps, drawings, plans and inspection reports in accordance with FHWA and MnDOT
Attendance at off-site courses/trainings/seminars may be required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED and one year of related experience; OR
Associates/Technical degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, surveying, drafting, construction management, or related field
Ideal candidate has experience in utilization of current AutoCAD Civil 3D software including proficient in utility design, street, surface, corridor and cross section design, surface comparison and volume calculations as well as experience performing and assisting in surveying, road, street and bridge construction management and inspection
Valid Driver's License
Associates/Technical degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, surveying, drafting, construction management, or related field
Three years of high proficiency experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D software, utility, street, corridor, and pipe design for transportation infrastructure; proficiency with surface comparison and volume calculations and plan set creation. Experienced with performing and assisting with surveying, road, bridge, street construction management and inspection
MnDOT Certifications (within 12 months of hire) + Aggregate Production + Grading & Base 1&2 + Bituminous Streets 1&2 + Concrete Field 1&2
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Positive, friendly and team-oriented culture
Comprehensive benefits and pay
Flexibility to support work-life balance. Hybrid telework available after probation period met.
On-going training and career development
Ability to make a difference in our community
And, so much more
The city provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, flex spending plan, HSA, generous paid time off plans, including ESST and 11 paid holidays, MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension, deferred compensation plan, continuing education and more.
Company
City of Moorhead
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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