Engineering Tech or Senior Engineering Tech

Engineering Tech or Senior Engineering Tech

Job Category: Highway Maintenance

Requisition Number: ENGIN
001093

Posted: February 18, 2026

• Full-Time
• On-site

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, 2951 41 1/2 ST. S., MOORHEAD, MN 56560, USA

Date Posted: 2/18/2026

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled; first review of applications on 3/13/2026.

Engineering Tech: $30.28–$32.52 per hour (Full: $30.28–$42.57)

Senior Engineering Tech: $33.36–$35.86 per hour (Full: $33.36–$47.06)

Status: Non-Exempt

This position will also be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package. Information on Clay County’s insurance benefits can be found here:
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• Associate’s degree or two‑year college/technical school certification or degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• 1–3 years of prior work‑related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.

• Associate’s degree or two‑year college/technical school certification or degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• 5–8 years of prior work‑related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• MN/DOT technical certifications in areas such as Aggregate Production, Grading and Base I & II, Concrete Field Inspection I & II, Bituminous Street Inspection I, Bituminous Plant Inspection, Erosion Control Site Manager, Bridge Safety Inspection, Design of Storm Water Pollution Prevention, GPS Surveying, ADA Construction Site Management, ArcGIS Desktop I and AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.

• Clay County Application for all County positions.
• Resume.

If you are an eligible military veteran wishing to claim Veteran’s Preference, present a legible photocopy of your DD‑214 to the Office of Human Resources. All certified veterans will be considered for appointment.

• Assist in the design and inspection of multiple types of civil engineering construction projects.
• Develop environmental reports that ensure projects meet MN/DOT and federal specifications.
• Prepare necessary documents and work with landowners to acquire right‑of‑way on projects.
• Assist the bridge safety inspector in inspecting county and township projects.
• Develop reports that itemize daily, weekly, and monthly construction activity.
• Attend public meetings with landowners to explain key aspects of projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Associate’s or better in Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience: 1–3 years (Engineering Tech) or 5–8 years (Senior Engineering Tech).

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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