Engineering Technician II

Location: Minneapolis

Our team is looking for an Engineering Technician II to join our family of professionals working together to make Coon Rapids a great place to work and live! Don't miss this opportunity! Not only is this an excellent opportunity for a dedicated team player with the right qualifications to start a solid career - you will be apart of a respected team.

Under the general guidance of the City Engineer, this position will be responsible for the design, inspection, and coordination of various public improvement projects. Applies semi-professional technical and personal skills and knowledge to perform a variety of civil engineering and technical tasks. The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered!  Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community.

Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!  

Salary Range for position: $34.23 to $42.65 DOQ

Open until filled with first consideration given to applicants why apply by June 10.

Get to Know Us!

The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages all qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is to assist in the delivery of the City's infrastructure development and replacement programs with emphasis in one or more of the following elements:

Construction Inspection

* Perform construction inspection as directed to ensure construction is consistent with approved plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.

* Coordinate necessary material testing and sampling in accordance with the MnDOT Schedule of Materials Control and/or the project specifications.

* Measure and document all quantities utilized in the construction of public improvements for use in the development of monthly Contractor pay requests.

Design and Plan Preparation

* Perform computations and calculations as directed to assist in designing moderately complex public infrastructure improvement projects such as streets, sanitary sewer and storm sewer conveyance systems, storm water ponds, water main, sidewalks and trails.

* Preparation of project plans and specifications, and the writing of special provisions.

* Actively involve and solicit input from affected City staff on projects.

* Assemble reports, maps, tests and other information on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to assist in forming feasible design solutions.

* Evaluate alternative construction materials and methods for adequacy, applicability and conformance with City and State standards.

* Prepare cost estimates and quantity take-offs for City infrastructure projects.

Topographic and Construction Surveying

* Perform field surveys and data collection as needed to assist in the preparation of designs.

* Assist in identifying right-of-way and/or easement acquisition needs to facilitate project construction; provide assistance in obtaining temporary rights-of-entry to properties.

* Assist with field surveys and construction staking using electronic total station and GPS equipment.

* Perform construction survey staking for all elements of City utility and street construction as well as other building related projects.

* Perform as-built surveys on City owned infrastructure.

Public Involvement, Permitting, and Communications

* Assists the utility and right of way technician with routine City right of way permit application reviews using City permit management software programs.

* Follows up with private utility companies and representatives working under approved City rights of way permits to guarantee proper restoration of public and private property.

* Coordinates and verifies right of way registrations, warranty bonds, and insurance certificates from private utility owners and contractors.

* Work with property owners affected by private utility construction and public construction projects to explain and answer questions.

* Assist in drafting and conveying public notices, letters, and…