Engineering Technician I, II or III

Steele County - Owatonna, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Owatonna, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under the direction of the Assistant County Engineer, the Engineering Technician I is responsible for performing technical office and construction site duties associated with the delivery of the construction plan and overall operations of the department. Duties include, but are not limited to: field surveys, construction plan preparation, detailed computations, and construction inspection. The Engineering Technician I differs from the Engineering Technician II in that Engineering Technician I represents the entry level within the occupational classification series, requires less experience, and is typically not expected to perform laboratory material testing.

Responsibilities

• Participates on survey crew as crew chief, instrument operator, or rod holder, depending on need and abilities.
• Imports survey data into CADD drafting and design software and prepares base topographic drawing using survey data and field notes.
• Performs routine CADD drafting and mapping for Highway Department uses.
• Performs construction project design using CADD drafting and design software to include, but is not limited to: surface model development, centerlines and alignments, right-of-way, profiles, cross sections.
• Performs all drafting necessary for a complete set of construction plans.
• Computes construction project quantities for estimating of construction and engineering projects.
• Prepares costs estimates for construction and engineering projects.
• Monitors and conducts inspections of construction projects to assure contractor comply with project specifications and plans.
• Performs construction project inspection and maintains daily records of construction activities.
• Performs construction material testing and computations on a project site.
• Prepares construction project documentation records including, but not limited to: haul sheets, weekly diaries, construction status reports.
• Maintains detailed construction project records.
• Performs construction surveying and project staking.
• Assists supervisor with research and data evaluation for development of Highway Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Assists supervisor in development of processes and procedures for Highway Engineering functions and operations.
• Participates in filing and maintenance of the Highway Department record keeping system.
• Assists in distribution, receipt, review, and issuance of Highway Department permit applications.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, contractors, suppliers, local officials, and the public.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.
• Keeps abreast of changing trends, policies, best practices and developments in areas of responsibility.
• Attends training sessions, seminars, or work shops, as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two year degree in engineering technology, civil engineering, drafting, construction maintenance or related field preferred.
• Experience in computer drafting with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred; or ability to obtain through County provided training.
• Minnesota Department of Transportation technical certifications including: Bituminous Street, Bridge Construction, and Concrete Field 1; or ability to obtain within one year through County provided training.
• Demonstrated aptitude in math, science, construction, or maintenance desired.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a standard background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Successful candidates for Engineering Technician II and III will have the above requirements and additional technical certifications and experience.