Engineering Technician IV

$70,013 - $98,010/Yr

Anoka County - Anoka, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Anoka, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Engineering Technician IV position at Anoka County Highway Department is responsible for providing expert-level support in the testing and inspections of various materials and processes related to highway construction and improvement projects. This role ensures contract compliance and involves coordinating project details with stakeholders, maintaining documentation, and directing field crews. The position offers opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support in the testing and inspections of grading, paving, curb, concrete, and materials for highway construction and improvement projects.
• Coordinate project details and timelines with stakeholders, including contact administrators, utility companies, construction surveyors, contractors, and residents.
• Maintain record keeping and documentation system for construction projects, including pay quantities and materials, in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Direct field crews and contractors on site, serving as project manager in all phases of construction.
• Compute quantities of materials and service needs, and check computations performed by others.
• Conduct topographical construction surveying, including setting control, collecting data, and construction staking.
• Collect field information using complex survey instruments and record necessary documentation such as highway alignments and calculations of material quantities.
• Ensure design information transferred to survey notes results in accurate staking.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, and may act as a lead providing daily work direction.

Requirements

• Accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 6 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass driver's license background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge of highway design, construction, and Minnesota State DOT Manuals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical expertise to other sections, departments, and outside agencies.
• Knowledge of all design standards for construction, survey, and inspection of county roads and county state aid highways.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques involved in the design, construction, and proper maintenance of county highways and bridges.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles and procedures.

Benefits

• Salary range of $70,012 to $84,011 ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and flex benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.