What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician/Sr. Engineering Technician position at County of Goodhue?
Goodhue County is located between the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and Rochester, MN. The topography varies from the flat plains in the southwest to rolling hills and valleys in the northeast along with the mighty Mississippi River. Goodhue County residents enjoy the splendor of nature and a wide variety of outdoor recreation.
The Goodhue County Public Works department maintains 400 miles of County Highways and Roads and inspects about 460 bridges. Our annual construction program is robust and there is a lot of exciting and varied work for our engineering staff. We have great aerial photos and tight aerial survey information to use with our survey equipment.
Goodhue County Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Engineering Technician or Sr. Engineering Technician.
- Conducting preliminary field surveys for road and bridge projects
- Preparing CAD based construction drawings
- Utilizing construction plans and computerized survey equipment to provide construction zone staking
- Inspecting, monitoring, and documenting construction projects
- Sampling and testing materials used to determine compliance within specifications and maintaining records
- Performing calculations to determine cost estimates and pay quantities
- Helping resolve issues among contractors, landowners, utilities and public agencies
- Conducting bridge safety inspections and maintaining records
- Engineering Technician: An Associate or technical degree in a related field OR two years technical experience in civil engineering. Qualified applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
- Sr. Engineering Technician: Two-year post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering Technology or approved equal, and four years of on-the-job experience. At a minimum 7 of these 9 MN/DOT Technical Certifications are required to qualify for this position: Aggregate Production, Grading and Base 1 & 2, Bituminous Street 1, Concrete Field 1, Bituminous Plant 1, Concrete Plant 1, Bridge Safety 1, and the Construction Site Management – Erosion Control course offered by the University of Minnesota.
Interested candidates must submit a Goodhue County employment application. This posting will remain open until filled.
Salary : $61,193 - $94,868