Civil/Construction Technician

Design Tree Engineering and Land Surveying - Alexandria

09 Apr 2024

Design Tree Engineering and Land Surveying - Alexandria

Engineering

Full Time

1

Civil/Construction Technician

Job Description:

Design Tree Engineering is pursuing the addition of a Civil/Construction Technician w/ 5+ years’ experience and to join our growing and dynamic Civil Engineering Team in our Alexandria office.  Ideal candidates are driven and looking to grow with the organization.

Company Description:

Design Tree Engineering and Land Surveying is a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm with its corporate office in Alexandria, MN.  Design Tree has a supportive, fast-paced environment where employees are able to develop and utilize their natural talents and interests.  We believe it is our responsibility to provide training and mentoring to allow your responsibilities to grow as quickly as possible.  We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, including 401(K), a flexible work environment and professional advancement opportunities.

If you are looking for a challenging career that offers a professional yet casual work environment where you have freedom to contribute ideas and solve problems, please submit your resume for consideration. 

Responsibilities:

  • Oversight of Construction activities to assure compliance with project plans & specifications.
  • Prepare project documentation, observation reports, etc. during construction.
  • Take initiative in issue resolution by seeking direction from Design Tree personnel and/or clients.
  • Responsible for accurately completing tasks and projects in a timely manner based on project deadlines. 
  • Review designs for completeness, constructability and coordination.
  • Monitor drawings to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and be part of a team.
  • Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum of five years’ of Civil Engineering Construction experience.
  • Familiarity and experience with AutoCAD, Xcel and Bluebeam are plusses. 
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of construction practices.
  • Hard working, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Preferred experience for municipal street & utility project types
  • Travel to sites for observation, gathering information and measurements related to construction.
  • Willing to work overtime based on project and contractor schedules.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and desired compensation to [email protected].