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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Company: Knife River - Billings Division Department: Quality Control
Location: BILLINGS, MT Hiring Manager: Joseph L Smith
Closing Date: 09/23/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
1. Assists engineers and technical services teams in the creation of supporting documents such as
property boundary plans, topographic maps, mine plans, and volumetric measurements.
2. Performs field-based tasks in surface mine environments for collecting topographic data utilizing
GPS data collectors and UAS aircraft.
3. Processes surveying data for use in CAD software to generate TIN models.
4. Assists GIS personnel with entering and maintaining geospatial data in the enterprise GIS system.
5. Contribute to technical reports prepared by mining engineers summarizing mining facilities
6. Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Possess a working knowledge of drafting and mapping concepts acquired through the completion of
a two-year degree in engineering technology or equivalent related work experience, including the
education and experience in the use of drafting and mapping software.
• Ability to create topographic maps and site plans by utilizing TIN models to produce surfaces and
volumetric calculations, generate profile and cross section drawings.
• Ability to create accurate boundary maps using survey data including legal descriptions, PLSS and
field collected data.
• Ability to create 3D CAD models for production facilities and As-Built plans.
• Ability to obtain an FAA Part 107 Certificate for commercial operation of UAS devices.
• Understanding of construction material specifications and ASTM testing procedures.
• Proficient knowledge and skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble GPS and ESRI ArcGIS applications
• Industry related CAD and GIS technical experience with drafting, mapping, and surveying practices.
How To Apply
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Knife River Montana offers Vacation, Sick Leave, a 401(k) as well as COMPANY PAID medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

Although we may not currently be hiring for this position we are always accepting applications.

You may apply online at jobs.kniferiver.net

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:
PO Box 80066
Billings, MT 59108-0066
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Knife River is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

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