Engineering Technician; Non-Union

This Temporary Engineering Technician position offers the opportunity to be part of the City's damage prevention team by performing utility locating while responding to Gopher State One-Call utility locate tickets. This candidate should be detail orientated and motivated to work independently in a fast pace environment. We value candidates who demonstrate strong teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and initiative. This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers, contractors, and the public is highly important.

The ideal candidate will appreciate the challenges of organizing priorities, maintaining schedules, and accomplishing tasks effectively.

To perform technical engineering work related to the design, survey, construction, and inspection of street, bridge, traffic, and utility infrastructure systems including water, gas, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.

For both one-of-a-kind and repetitive tasks, the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. Incumbents work as instructed and consult with the supervisor.

Does not supervise.

• 1. Gather preliminary topographic surveys.
• 2. Provide contractors with construction control, stakes, and information required to construct public improvements.
• 3. Operate and maintain survey and Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to obtain accurate survey measurements and point locations.
• 4. Process survey information, including computer data entry work.
• 5. Prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using GIS software, review existing GIS data for accuracy, quality, and completeness, and add/or modify existing GIS databases.
• 6. Create roadway and public infrastructure improvement plans using Autodesk software, preliminary designs, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and prepare engineering reports and related studies to assist in the planning and implementation of public infrastructure projects.
• 7. Prepare bidding documents for public roads, trails, utilities, and other public infrastructure improvements.
• 8. Perform construction administration and on-site inspection to ensure that all work is constructed in conformance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• 9. Maintain accurate recordkeeping, including daily log of construction activities, progress reports, measurements of quantities and pay items, change orders, and other documentation and reports as associated with city, municipal state aid, and/or federal aid funded projects.
• 10. Prepare record drawings.
• 11. Act as a liaison between the public, business community, contractors, and City Administration.
• 12. Locate underground utilities including water, gas, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems.
• 13. Investigate complaints, inquiries, and requests.
• 14. Study and report findings, conclusions, and recommendations in oral and/or written form.
• 15. Review construction plans and specifications for compliance with City standards.
• 16. Maintain, revise, and research manual or computer records.
• 17. Coordinate work activities with contractors, outside agencies, other City personnel, and property owners.
• 18. Assist a certified MnDOT Team Leader in completing Bridge Safety inspections of the City's bridge inventory.
• 19. Act as a competent person and/or incident commander during emergency situations.
• 20. Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
• 21. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• A. Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related professional field, and two (2) years of related professional experience in a position within the engineering field; OR a minimum of four (4) years of related education and/or full-time, verifiable professional work experience in a position within the engineering field.

• A. Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege.
• B. Must obtain and…