Engineering Technician

Office Location:  Any Apex Office  (Fargo, Bismarck, Dickinson, or Minot, ND or Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud, or Minnetonka, MN) Apex Engineering Group has openings for an Engineering Technician working in the Transportation Group. The location of these positions is flexible and can be performed from any of our Apex offices or hybrid. Focused on Transportation projects, but may also support our Municipal and Water/Wastewater groups as needed. Primary responsibilities include providing CADD (Computer Aided Design Drafting) and field support services for the design and construction of highway, urban roadway, or municipal projects. Engineering Technicians are expected to possess and apply basic civil engineering design principles and construction methods both in the office and in the field. Engineering Technicians typically work in a team environment during the design and development of project plans. Technicians report to a Project Manager or Senior Engineer. Additional duties include CADD work related to graphics or drawings required for reports, proposals, and project interviews.  This position may also include taking on the role of resident project representative (RPR) in the field during construction projects in Minnesota or North Dakota.   Essential Tasks and Duties: Prepare detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts from rough sketches, redline corrections, topographic surveys, etc. utilizing CADD Software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation. Follow direction and execute multiple tasks assigned by Project Managers, Project Engineers and Lead Technicians in the development of project plans and specifications. Calculate dimensions, square footage, profiles of roadway and utilities, material quantities, etc. utilizing computer programs and calculator. Continue to learn and proficiently utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting software to prepare plan documents. Understand and follow company CADD standards/procedures and client CADD standards when required. Assist with and develop skills required for construction observation/inspection, surveying and materials testing. Expect to take on and understand the role of resident project representative (RPR) and owner's representative on construction projects. Communicate with contractors and effectively deal with confrontational situations with contractors. Communicate frequently and effectively with supervisors and project managers to inform them of construction progress and potential issues in the field. Document construction progress and quantities in field diaries and input data into automated computer record systems. Attend company meetings, project meetings and client meetings on a regular basis. Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies. Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Participate in training…