Engineering Technician - Materials Laboratory

Engineering Technician

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Nature of Work This individual will primarily focus on materials testing and be responsible for conducting tests as well as assisting and coordinating materials testing personnel.

The Engineering Technician performs senior level technical civil engineering work in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: project and contract management involving the oversight and management of city, state aid and federal aid administered construction projects and project management of consultant designed infrastructure projects. Work may include project design and contract pre-construction review and administration;

post-construction finalization of quantities and project oversight; surveying, staking, and inspecting construction projects; coordinating and performing materials testing; inspecting erosion and sediment control practices on construction sites; operating survey equipment; maintaining records of contract work; preparing record drawings; enforcing City ordinances; and performing field locates of City sanitary and storm sewers.

Employees regularly communicate and collaborate with consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, property owners, utility companies, other departments, divisions and others involved in or affected by projects and are required to make independent decisions in resolving most problems, but informing the supervisor of unusual or controversial problems.

Pay The 2026 starting wage is $34.82 to $54.88 per hour.

Benefits This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by June 22 at 11:59 PM CST. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

• Perform construction inspection of City improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with City standards, State Aid and Federal Highway standards, and applicable city ordinances. Monitor contract work to verify adherence to project plans and specifications and provide recommendations to the Project Engineer when deviations or field changes are warranted.
• Coordinate material testing activities and requirements with consultants.
• Assist and direct material testing personnel to assure materials meet specifications.
• Conduct material testing as needed, including (but not limited to) concrete air, slump, aggregate gradations, moisture, density, and concrete and bituminous plant monitoring.
• Review test results to ensure compliance.
• Complete all required material testing forms for Local, State Aid, Federal, and HUD funded projects.
• Review and approval material submittals meet job specific requirements.
• Ensure materials delivered and used on projects meet specifications.
• Manage all aspects of contract management and inspection of assigned projects. Engage in professional communication with contractor and subcontractor personnel, property owners, utility companies, and others affected by the project.
• Prepare and distribute project information pamphlets and public service announcements. Provide project notifications and periodic updates to Public Works management team as appropriate.
• Assist and direct construction survey team for the survey and staking of walks, curb and gutter, drive approaches, and other project features as necessary.
• Inspect for proper erosion and sediment control features and communicate with contractor to ensure proper measures are installed and maintained in compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase 2 construction permit and the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
• Maintain program records and files and promptly complete electronic inspection reports.
• Inspect and manage construction features such as roadway base preparation, compaction and structural forms for proper grade and alignment.
• Perform pre-construction review and coordination of construction project activities. Lead pre-construction meetings with contractor and utilities, provide document clarification and set schedule.
• Perform project inspection of contract work items for street and utility projects. Lead weekly, onsite construction meetings for projects.
• Conduct inspection of bituminous and concrete pavement areas.
• Inspect utility contract work; water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer installation.
• Perform post-construction finalization of material documents, quantities, inspections, and as-built…