Engineering Technician (Grade 6) or Sr. Engineering Technician (Grade 8

Engineering Technician (Grade
6) or Sr. Engineering Technician (Grade
8)

Title:

Engineering Technician (Grade
6) or Sr. Engineering Technician (Grade
8)

Position Type:
Full-time

Pay Grade:
Grade 6 Hourly $27.63 - $38.03:
Grade 8 Hourly $31.86 - $43.90, starting wage DOQ (2026 open range)

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

To survey, design, inspect, and provide construction staking for county road and bridge construction projects in accordance with state and federal standards and specifications, departmental procedures, and sound engineering practices. To perform annual bridge safety inspection in compliance with state and federal bridge inspection standards.

Employees working in this job class work under general supervision and usually receive some instruction with respect to details of most assignments, but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods, and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and are only subject to periodic supervisory checks.

May serve as a work leader for seasonal laborers. Elements of direct control over these positions include assigning tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, checking the product for timeliness and correctness or soundness, and providing input into supervisor's actions.

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other essential and nonessential functions as assigned or apparent to meet the ongoing needs of the department and organization. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position.

Two-year degree from a Civil Engineering Technology program or five (5) years experience as a civil engineering technician. Valid Minnesota driver's license required. Employment reference checks and a criminal background check will be performed as part of the pre-employment process. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain required Mn/DOT technical certifications following hire.

Knowledge of:
County and departmental policies, procedures, and practices to safely and effectively accomplish the needs of the department. Modern methods and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the survey, design, and construction of roads and bridges. Land and engineering survey methods, techniques, and requirements. MNDOT specifications and standards. Skill in:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with staff, contractors, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Organizing and prioritizing work. Computer skills and typing sufficient to complete 30 net words per minute without errors. Reading, writing, and speaking English proficiently. Ability to:
Present a positive attitude in the workplace, promote a spirit of teamwork and cooperation, and be able to treat co-workers and supervisors with respect, honesty, and consideration. Obtain and maintain technical certification through MnDOT in the areas of grading and base, bituminous street and plant, concrete street and plant, and bridge construction and safety inspection. Compute complex engineering formulas. Efficiently operate calculator, document copying equipment, computer, total station, level, and other surveying and material testing equipment.

Comprehend construction plans. Communicate effectively with coworkers, county officials, contractors, property owners, and other government agencies. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, contractors, county officials, and the general public.

High Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

High Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in…