Engineer Technician I​/II

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets construction plans and calculates necessary field notes
• Participates with other staff, vendors, contractors, and utility companies to maintain objectives and schedules of the County roadway construction projects
• With supervision, monitors and inspects the progress and construction methods to ensure projects meet specifications; communicates and resolves field problems with contractors, staff, utility companies, residents and others
• With supervision, oversees and ensures contractor materials and construction processes, and final work is performed to meet the plans and contract including all applicable local, State and Federal specifications, standards and laws and conforms to accepted engineering standards and department practices
• Attends pre-construction meetings and coordinates project schedule with contractor and others
• Ensure project traffic control plans are followed and implementation of appropriate work zone traffic control to ensure safe work zones for both the worker and road users
• Maintains construction records; assists in preparation of change orders, partial cost estimates and final project documentation
• Performs complex surveys including topographic and vertical control, cross-sectioning and all types of construction staking; performs duties of survey Party Chief as needed
• Reviews and interprets construction plans and calculates necessary field notes
• Identifies and resolves field problems with other staff

• Post‑secondary training in civil engineering or highway construction or suitable work experience in highway construction
• MN/DOT certifications

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with overtime as required. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

$24.99 - $29.59 Hourly (This position may be hired at the Engineer Technician II level, depending on qualifications.)

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Washington County participates in the federal E‑Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I‑9.

E‑Verify Participation Poster

Right to work Poster

The Engineering Technician I is responsible for supervised essential engineering work in design, GIS asset management, and/or traffic operations within the Public Works Department.

High School Diploma. Post‑secondary training in civil engineering, drafting, land surveying, or highway construction desirable. Ability to obtain appropriate MN/DOT certifications within twelve months of employment.

High School Diploma. Post‑secondary training in civil engineering, drafting, electronics, traffic or highway construction desirable. Ability to obtain MN/DOT Signal and Lighting certification within twelve months of employment. Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level 1 Certification within three years.

Must have own means of reliable transportation for business purposes. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and…