Engineering Technician II

Overview

The Engineering Technician performs technical civil engineering support work involving the preparation, production, and editing of plans, layouts, and related documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D based on field surveys and engineering data. This position serves as an on-site inspector for local, state, and federal construction projects, ensuring work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and safety standards while maintaining public safety.

The Engineering Technician also assists with data collection and recordkeeping related to traffic engineering and supports the preparation of traffic control, signing and striping plans, safety studies, and warrant analyses. In addition, the Engineering Technician functions as a subject matter expert and cross-functional resource for geographic and infrastructure data management, anticipating, collecting, analyzing, and maintaining accurate digital records of construction, maintenance, and geospatial information, ensuring the integrity of GIS and infrastructure databases.

The position leads efforts to improve workflows through the implementation of digital tools and solutions, including the development of ArcGIS Online maps, field maps, and applications. The Engineering Technician establishes new data collection and analysis methods, maintains infrastructure and GIS network records, and provides recommendations to management on strategies, operational processes, and system improvements.

• Performs the preparation, production, editing of plans and layouts from field surveys and other civil engineering documents using AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Manages and inspects local, state, and federal projects on site, ensuring work is done per specifications while maintaining public safety; monitors traffic control for private projects along public roadways within the city.
• Designs street and utility projects, including alignments, watermain design, sanitary design, storm design, profiles, surfaces, plans, signing and striping, traffic control, quantity takeoffs, details, and SWPPPs.
• Maintains asset inventories of all utility systems for in-house locating services.
• Uses mapping software to gather and analyze spatial data and design digital maps, field apps, and dashboards for management and field personnel.
• Acts as subject matter expert and cross-functional leader who catalogs geographic and maintenance activity changes and maintains accurate digital databases with geospatial information.
• Prepares cost estimates for local, state, and federal projects.
• Manages cartograph asset management systems and liaises with the public to maintain effective working relationships.
• Supports the O&M leadership team in developing reports and coordinating operation division projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associate degree in civil engineering or closely related field.

Three (3) years of experience in the engineering field.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Certifications required within 6 months of hire:
  • MNDOT Certifications (Aggregate Production, Concrete Field, Bituminous Street, Grading and Base, Signal & Lighting).
  • AutoCAD.
• Certifications required within 1 year of hire:
  • Erosion/Sediment Control (Construction Installer, Construction Site Management, Construction Designer).

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position may be considered.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, ADA Compliance, construction work zone safety.
• Safety program training (confined space, winter safety, blood borne pathogens, ergonomics, PPE).
• Thorough knowledge of City and department policies and procedures; knowledge of Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and licensure requirements pertaining to engineering.
• Knowledge of safety principles; knowledge of and skill in personnel management techniques.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and position-specific software.
• Ability to read and understand maps, records, drawings, and plans.
• Ability to work and think independently and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work productively, efficiently, and…