Civil Engineering Technician

Company Description

Job Location: Eden Prairie, MN

FIND YOUR PASSION: BUILD YOUR FUTURE

Since opening our doors in 1968, Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) has not only been in the civil engineering business, but also the business of people. We strive to build our team with extraordinarily talented people who understand the value of working collaboratively and are dedicated to our common goals. In general, that is what makes HEI thrive, the passion our team has to make a difference in the communities we serve by working together.

Job Description

As an entry level Civil Technician, we will train you for the day-to-day activities to include:

• Review project specifications and confers with Civil Engineers regarding plan preparation, acceptance testing, design changes, evaluation of field conditions, and reports
• Drive a company vehicle to construction civil engineering job sites and document civil engineering construction activities into a daily log.
• Communicate with construction contractors and the project manager regarding the construction activities.
• Observe construction site operations to determine conformance with design plan and material specifications.
• Assist Engineers and Senior Designers with project design, construction plan development while working in engineering related software such as Topo Dot – Micro Station, AutoCAD Civil3D and ArcGIS.
• Operate electronic survey instruments such as GPS and Total Station.
  • Collect topographic survey data using survey instruments.
  • Assist Civil Engineer in setting construction stakes for construction projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, GIS, Land Surveying or other equivalent experience preferred.
• General knowledge of construction
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints and maps.
• Able to work extended periods of time in outdoor conditions.
• Above average math and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and availability for travel.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $49,325 - $55,490, depending on experience. Other benefits include employee paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSAs, FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

Apply by June 30, 2025

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability