City of Grand Forks ND
Civil Engineering Technician II
City of Grand Forks ND, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
The City of Grand Forks is seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Engineering Technician II to join our Engineering Department. This position plays a key role in supporting the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure projects that enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life for our residents.
Essential Functions
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 technical engineering methods and techniques, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and setup and use of equipment.
Support technical engineering programs, projects and activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations.
Utilize and interpret various maps, including aerial photos, contour drawings and as‑builts for project design and public communication.
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 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, and 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 consistent 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 assigned jobs; compile and file notes on various projects.
Review, calculate, and validate bid quantities from construction plans prepared by the Engineering Department.
Marginal Functions
Respond to public inquiries courteously; provide accurate information and resolve complaints efficiently.
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.
Knowledge Advanced principles and procedures of technical engineering practices including AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting, mathematics, construction methods and inspection, and 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.
Skills Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties; maintain mental capacity for sound decision‑making; maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception necessary for successful performance of duties.
Abilities Independently apply design and construction standards with AutoCAD Civil 3D; perform construction inspection practices on public infrastructure projects; make complex engineering computations with accuracy; operate surveying and inspection equipment safely; evaluate and set priorities to oversee multiple concurrent projects; understand and follow oral and written instructions; apply guidance from senior staff; read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications; provide technical training to junior staff; prioritize work, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions within established guidelines; work independently in the absence of supervision.
Experience and Training Guidelines Experience Five years of increasingly responsible technical engineering, land surveying, and CADD/GIS experience, dependent upon assigned area, including project supervision of Engineering Technicians.
Training Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in surveying, drafting, engineering, computer science or a related field.
Credentials Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate International Municipal Signal Association Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician certification. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license.
Other Necessary Requirements Supervisor assigns work in terms of tasks and objectives; supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities. Guidelines include city standard construction specifications, NDDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, specifications and plans, OSHA, City code, and City and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
Complexity/Scope Of Work The work consists of varied specialized technical engineering functions. Responding to changing priorities and managing compliance with regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
Physical Demands/Work Environment Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and inclement weather conditions; heavy construction equipment, high traffic volumes, electrical hazards; essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
Supervisory Responsibilities None.
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Essential Functions
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 technical engineering methods and techniques, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and setup and use of equipment.
Support technical engineering programs, projects and activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations.
Utilize and interpret various maps, including aerial photos, contour drawings and as‑builts for project design and public communication.
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 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, and 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 consistent 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 assigned jobs; compile and file notes on various projects.
Review, calculate, and validate bid quantities from construction plans prepared by the Engineering Department.
Marginal Functions
Respond to public inquiries courteously; provide accurate information and resolve complaints efficiently.
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.
Knowledge Advanced principles and procedures of technical engineering practices including AutoCAD Civil 3D drafting, mathematics, construction methods and inspection, and 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.
Skills Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties; maintain mental capacity for sound decision‑making; maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception necessary for successful performance of duties.
Abilities Independently apply design and construction standards with AutoCAD Civil 3D; perform construction inspection practices on public infrastructure projects; make complex engineering computations with accuracy; operate surveying and inspection equipment safely; evaluate and set priorities to oversee multiple concurrent projects; understand and follow oral and written instructions; apply guidance from senior staff; read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications; provide technical training to junior staff; prioritize work, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions within established guidelines; work independently in the absence of supervision.
Experience and Training Guidelines Experience Five years of increasingly responsible technical engineering, land surveying, and CADD/GIS experience, dependent upon assigned area, including project supervision of Engineering Technicians.
Training Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in surveying, drafting, engineering, computer science or a related field.
Credentials Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate International Municipal Signal Association Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician certification. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license.
Other Necessary Requirements Supervisor assigns work in terms of tasks and objectives; supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities. Guidelines include city standard construction specifications, NDDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, specifications and plans, OSHA, City code, and City and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
Complexity/Scope Of Work The work consists of varied specialized technical engineering functions. Responding to changing priorities and managing compliance with regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
Physical Demands/Work Environment Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and inclement weather conditions; heavy construction equipment, high traffic volumes, electrical hazards; essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, walking, sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
Supervisory Responsibilities None.
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