Engineering Technician II- Traffic

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. We are currently seeking an Engineering Technician II to support highway construction and improvement projects and contribute to traffic engineering and right‑of‑way permitting activities.

In this role, you will work under general supervision and apply technical expertise to support permitting and right‑of‑way operations. Your responsibilities include reviewing, approving, and issuing permits, as well as coordinating, tracking, inspecting, and documenting all work performed within the county right‑of‑way to ensure compliance with the Anoka County Right‑of‑Way ordinance. This work involves permits for utility projects, access modifications, moving operations, and other traffic‑related activities.

You will also process right‑of‑way user registration forms, verify insurance and registration requirements prior to permit issuance, and provide support for a variety of traffic‑related tasks.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of 10/19/2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30: $57,262 to $77,292 annually ($27.53 to $37.16 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

• This position will work at the Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Engineering Technician II.

• Review, process, issue, coordinate, and track permits for activities within the Anoka County highway system, including right‑of‑way use, development access, driveway access, special events, oversize/overweight loads, and utility work impacting county roadways.
• Inspect permitted work, document findings, and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with State and County construction and traffic standards. Conduct field reviews of approved traffic control plans and inspect construction and restoration work.
• Process right‑of‑way user registrations and confirm all insurance and regulatory requirements are met before permits are approved. Monitor contractor traffic control setups for accuracy, safety, and effectiveness. Require corrections when necessary to maintain safe operations for workers and the traveling public.
• Assist in reviewing plats and development plans adjacent to the county highway system.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting to support traffic operations, safety assessments, signal timing optimization, and project development.
• Conduct field reviews and compile documentation for traffic studies such as speed, volume, crash trends, sight distance, and pedestrian safety evaluations.
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD), and traffic engineering software to develop maps, layouts, and technical exhibits.
• Support additional traffic engineering functions as assigned.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

• Requires accreditation from a technical school or…