Engineering Technician

Overview

Under the direction of the Assistant County Engineer/County Engineer, this position is responsible for performing the

technical civil engineering operations and functions Involved in the design of highway projects by the County Engineer.

Responsibilities

•  Performs technical civil engineering duties and operations functions involved in the design of highway
• projects.
•  Prepares federal. state, and county projects by conducting pre-design inspection and surveying, drafting
• plans and specifications in order for highway construction maintenance to be performed by the
• contractor or highway department.
•  Produces storm water pollution prevention plans, conducts field work and compiles data to determine
• quantities required for project completion with mandated specifications on assigned projects and to
• assure materials test and meet project and MnDOT requirements.
•  Monitors activity of contractors to ensure compliance.
•  Collects preliminary survey work.
•  Drafts plans and specifications for highway construction maintenance using CAAD software.
•  Compile documents and collect data by doing various studies to ensure that the County receives proper
• funding for contractor payments. Documents project progress.
•  Verifies acceptance of project change orders.
•  Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as required.

Education: Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in related field and zero to two (0-2) years of civil

engineering or related experience.

Requirements:

 Knowledge of the fundamental principles/concepts of civil engineering and surveying.

 A fundamental understanding used in engineering design, drafting and documentation.

 Knowledge of construction material testing and analysis procedures for aggregate, concrete and bituminous

materials.

 Skilled in project management.

 Skilled at preparing and presenting technical engineering and narrative reports.

 Valid Minnesota Driver’s License or evidence of mobility.

 Experience using CAAD software.

 Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

 Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Pay: $26.02 - $34.59 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $35