Civil Engineering Technician jobs in Minnesota

Company Description

Job Location: Thief River Falls, MN

Do you like being outdoors and enjoying Minnesota summers?  Come aboard and join Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) as a Civil Engineering Technician!  

HEI is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. As a Civil Engineering Technician at HEI, you will be involved with practical on-the-job projects, spending time outdoors on construction phase activities as well as assisting with surveys when needed.

Job Description

As an entry level Civil Technician, we will train you for the day-to-day activities to include:

• Drive a company vehicle to construction civil engineering job sites and document civil engineering construction activities into a daily log.
• Review permit applications for rule compliance.
• Assist Civil Engineers with plan specifications and estimates.
• Operate electronic survey instruments such as GPS and Total Station.
  • Collect topographic survey data using survey instruments.
  • Assist Civil Engineers in setting construction stakes for construction projects.
• Communicate with construction contractors and the project manager regarding the construction activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with post-secondary education a plus.
• General knowledge of construction
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints and maps.
• Able to work extended periods of time in outdoor conditions.
• Above average math and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and availability for overnight travel.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you:

• Extensive company paid industry training.
• Competitive pay with above average bonus potential
• Great benefits including fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.
• 401K with generous match.
• Engaging work that makes every day different.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

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