Civil Engineering Technician, Rochester, Minnesota

WHKS is seeking an Engineering Technician interested in working with a wide variety of challenging

engineering tasks both in the field and office. The candidate will work directly with licensed Land

Surveyors and Civil Engineers assisting them with design, development, and construction observation

of municipal, transportation, and other infrastructure projects. This is a full-time position and may

include some overnight travel.

WHKS strives to provide a flexible, supportive, and collaborative workplace where individuals can

utilize and develop their strengths and pursue their interests in civil engineering and surveying. WHKS

offers excellent compensation and benefits, as well as work schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities include:

• Field survey duties including: boundary and topographic surveys, platting, and construction

staking for private and public projects.

• Technical drafting (CAD) support for survey, municipal, transportation, and structural-related

projects.

• Perform construction observation which may include:
• Verifying the quality of the contractor's work and compliance with the plans and

specifications.

• Conducting field-required material testing.

• Preparing and documenting material reports, test results and material sources.

• Maintaining daily logs of inspections and reviewing any discrepancies with the

appropriate parties.

• Preparing and reviewing pay applications.

Required Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of engineering technology in the field of civil engineering/surveying
• 0 - 5+ years of experience in civil engineering field
• A valid driver's license
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Experience with Civil 3D and/or Microstation

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field
• Experience with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) projects
• MnDOT certifications
• Previous field survey, GPS, and/or Trimble Business Center experience