Civil Engineering Technician Iii

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Position:
Civil Engineering Technician III
Department:
Highway Department

Location:

Cambridge, MN
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Work Schedule:

Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work Setting:
On-site; requires regular, in-person attendance
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation: IUOE Local Highway #49

• Expected 2026 Hiring Range: $34.12 - $36.37 per hour ($70,969.60 - $75,649.60 annually), depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.
• Full Range: $34.12 - $44.07 per hour ($70,969.60 - $91,665.60 annually), with the potential for additional longevity‑based pay.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Life insurance (basic coverage for yourself plus optional voluntary coverage)
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plans
• Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program

• Collects information using survey equipment, maps, and records; prepares construction plans for public meetings.
• Performs roadway design work; analyzes and uses collected information in preparation of construction plans using required and accepted engineering standards and methods.
• Assists in the acquisition of right‑of‑ways and easements for construction projects; meets with landowners and discusses impacts; witnesses and notarizes legal documents for land acquisition.
• Oversees preliminary construction tasks; operates survey equipment for preliminary survey and construction purposes; performs mathematical calculations to maintain horizontal and vertical control.
• Establishes grades, elevations, locations, alignments, and limits for construction projects; performs inspection work by visually and physically monitoring construction projects to provide and record accurate accountability of all construction methods, materials used, and monies paid, in accordance with governing rules and specifications.
• Performs wetland mitigation/bridge safety inspections; prepares necessary field work, drafting, and calculations to satisfy federal, state and local permit requirements; performs accurate and in‑depth inspection of all county bridges to comply with federal and state requirements and ensure structures are safe for the public.
• Attends required courses and classes to maintain necessary certifications; keeps current on new methods, requirements, and standards to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Assists in teaching and training other civil engineering technician staff in construction observation, survey, design, and other job‑related elements.
• Serves as project representative and assists with directing contractor activities and operations; monitors and verifies local and state specifications are being met.
• Manages and collects field data on signs, culverts, bridges, and roads using GIS for asset tracking and planning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6–10+ years of progressively responsible experience in highway design, construction inspection, and plan preparation.
• Proficiency in the following tools and systems:
  • ArcGIS Collector or Field Maps for field data collection
  • Trimble GPS or total station equipment with standard practices of surveying
  • Microsoft Excel for data entry, design development, and quantity calculations
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver’s License.

• Minnesota Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Production, Bituminous Plant Level I, Bituminous Street Level I and II, Bridge Construction Level I, Concrete Field Level I and II, Concrete Plant Level I, Grading and Base certifications upon hire.
• May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.
• Must meet and maintain all training and…