Civil Engineering Technician II

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.