Engineering Aide II

The Public Works Department is seeking an Engineering Aide II to support land surveying and engineering activities that are critical to the successful delivery of public infrastructure projects. Working as part of a survey crew, you will assist with field data collection, construction staking, survey equipment operation, and project documentation to help deliver safe and reliable public infrastructure.

• Operate survey equipment, including total stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, digital levels, and data collectors under the direction of a Survey Crew Chief.
• Collect, record, and verify field data for boundary, topographic, construction, utility, and right‑of‑way surveys.
• Perform construction staking, grade staking, and as‑built surveys for public infrastructure projects.
• Locate and mark property corners, monuments, utility features, and right‑of‑way boundaries, and set survey markers (monuments, hubs, stakes, nails) as directed.
• Maintain, calibrate, and prepare survey equipment, vehicles, and field supplies to support daily operations.
• Support office and data processing tasks, including CAD drafting, survey computations, mapping, and GIS data maintenance.
• For more information and essential functions, see the Engineering Aide II job description.

All vacancies are 100% onsite working Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the majority of work performed in the field requiring driving to different sites.

We offer competitive wages and a variety of benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

• Completion of one year in a Civil Technology program at a technical college or equivalent.
• One year of coursework acceptable toward an undergraduate degree in Civil engineering as offered by the U of M or equivalent.
• Two years as an Engineering Aide I or equivalent.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.