Civil Engineering Technician

Company DescriptionJob Location: Maple Grove, MNHouston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary civil engineering consulting firm with offices across the Midwest. With more than 55 years of award-winning excellence, our team provides a full range of services in the areas of water resources, environmental, municipal infrastructure, transportation, surveying and reality capture, and geospatial technology.We are seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to join our team and support surveyors and engineers in our municipal, transportation, and water resources sectors. This role is intended for an individual with 0-3 years of prior related experience with a passion for working on a team to provide a full range of civil engineering services. Our Civil Technicians receive ongoing mentorship and guidance from experienced designers and technicians as they grow in their careers. If you are looking to build your career in a high-performing, collaborative environment, this role may be an excellent fit.Job DescriptionAssist engineers with project design and construction plan development applying both MicroStation ORD and AutoCAD Civil3D toolsDevelop preliminary layouts, plans, and specificationsSupport survey crew in completing construction staking and topographic surveysObserve and document project construction site activities to determine conformance with design plans and material specificationsCommunicate with HEI staff and PMs regarding construction site operationsRepresent Houston Engineering, Inc in communications with contractors and landownersQualificationsAccredited degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, GIS, Land Surveying or other equivalent experienceAuthorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.Valid driver's license with a good driving recordCapability to work outside for an extended period as construction observation duties requirePrior experience developing or working on construction profiles, plans and specifications is desiredPrior experience operating industry-standard software such as MicroStation ORD and AutoCAD Civil3D is desiredAdditional InformationBenefits of Joining HEIAs part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $27.37 - $32.84 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 HSA, 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!EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityVideos To Watch

Created: 2026-04-02