Lead Engineering Technician

Office Location: Any Apex Office (Fargo, Bismarck, or Dickinson, ND or Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud, or Minnetonka, MN)

Apex Engineering Group has openings for Lead Engineering Technicians. The location of these positions is flexible and can be performed from any of our Apex offices or hybrid. Primary responsibilities include working as a key project team member on highway and urban roadway projects from design through construction. A Lead Engineering Technician shall be capable of independently and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans utilizing their CADD skills and hold the role of Chief Inspector on construction projects. Our Lead Engineering Technicians will typically report to a Project Manager or senior level team member. Additional responsibilities may include materials testing and inspection with concrete and asphalt operations during construction, support to survey crews, and training junior level staff.

Qualification Requirements: 

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A 2-Year Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or a Technical Degree in Drafting, is highly desirable (applicable experience may be accepted)
• A minimum of 5 years and up to 10 years of experience is preferred with basic civil engineering design and construction inspection principles.
• Reasonably proficient with  CADD platforms such as Bentley OpenRoads Designer and MicroStation Connect and/or Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.  This requirement is especially important if working remote.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
• Material testing experience with current MnDOT technical certifications desired, or the ability to attain these skills and certification training in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of MnDOT’s AASHTOWARE system to enter daily work reports related to project work completed by the construction contractor.
• Must be willing to interact with people and work in team environments.
• Must be a detail orientated, self-motivated, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.

• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains associated with construction sites.
• May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation, materials testing and surveying.
• Must work scheduled and required hours.
• Required to lift and move objects or containers weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Prepare detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts from rough sketches, redline corrections, topographic surveys, etc. utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software such as MicroStation GEOPAK, Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Calculate dimensions, square footage, profiles of roadway and utilities, material quantities, etc. utilizing computer programs and calculator.
• Understand and follow company CADD standards/procedures and client CADD standards when required.