Engineering | Surveying Technician

For over 90 years, Duininck has been building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors, and vendors. Through these partnerships based on deeply held core values that have stayed with us for three generations, we build the projects that build your communities.

As an Engineering | Survey Technician, you will be responsible for the technical and administrative work to carry out surveying, drafting and engineering responsibilities needed within the Engineering team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs various types of survey, including but not limited to topography, vertical control, horizontal control and stake out.
• Drafts topography surveys or other projects as needed using CAD software.
• Sets up and maintains GPS rovers and machine control for field personnel.
• Assists in the bid process by determining earthwork and other quantities using computer programs and manual methods.
• Assists in Geographic Information Systems data collection/input and map preparation.
• Maintains survey equipment that is self-operated and that is operated by other field personnel.
• Supports the environmental compliance efforts of the company as needed.
• Performs any other engineering, estimating, or surveying support as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, current engineering and surveying standards/practices/techniques
• Knowledge of, and ability to understand, engineering manuals, applicable state and federal regulations, including MPCA NPDES permit, DOT manuals, etc.
• Knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
• Skill in using all applicable survey equipment in a precise, efficient, and productive manner.
• Skill in operating a variety of computer equipment and software, including but not limited to AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to obtain / maintain MN DOT CST – 3 certifications for work on State Aid projects.
• Ability to prioritize and carry out work assignments, individually and as a team.
• Ability to use operate a motor vehicle for accessing project and transporting equipment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, sit and move about work sites
• Regularly required to drive to various job sites, which can include climbing on/off equipment, ladders, etc.
• Ability to work with computer equipment and office equipment
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Travel as required

This year-round, full-time position comes with a strong benefit package including PTO, three health plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, company paid life insurance and short term disability, 401K with company match, and more!

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.