Engineering Technician/Assistant (Transportation Construction)
Hennepin County
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Engineering Technician, Senior - Construction Division
Hennepin County
Transportation Project Delivery
Location
Medina, Minnesota, 55487
Salary
$72,057.50 - $92,832.74
per year
Type
Full Time
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Not specified
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting road and bridge construction projects to ensure they meet contract standards, helping manage project budgets and schedules, and leading a team of technicians in the field.
It's a hands-on role in a county transportation department, working both outdoors on sites and sometimes remotely.
A good fit would be someone with several years of experience in engineering support or surveying who enjoys fieldwork, problem-solving, and training others.
Key Requirements
- Five or more years of experience in technical highway, land survey, GIS, or related engineering work, including specialized experience in construction inspection or contract administration
- One of the following: Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program; 30+ college semester credits in math, geography, computer science, or engineering-related courses; Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 3; GIS Professional Certification (GISP); or Licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT)
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain, bend, stoop, and work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Experience preparing construction diaries, documenting pay quantities, tracking schedules and budgets
- Skills in leading material testing and serving as lead inspector on road and bridge projects
- Ability to coordinate work and provide training to technicians
Full Job Description
Hennepin County Public Works is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to perform construction inspection and contract administration duties on road and bridge construction projects.
The Construction division is one of three divisions with the Transportation Project Delivery department. Hennepin County’s Transportation department administers all functions associated with the county highway system. This department develops, operates and maintains a safe effective highway system throughout Hennepin County.
The Construction division is one of three divisions with the Transportation Project Delivery department. Hennepin County’s Transportation department administers all functions associated with the county highway system. This department develops, operates and maintains a safe effective highway system throughout Hennepin County.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at a post of duty, in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. Post of duty will be located at Hennepin County Public Works facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are flexible. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at a post of duty, in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. Post of duty will be located at Hennepin County Public Works facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are flexible. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as Engineering Technician, Senior.
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In this position, you will:
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In this position, you will:
- Assist project engineer with contract administration duties that include:
- Preparing and maintaining construction diaries.
- Documenting contracts pay quantities.
- Tracking construction schedule and project budget.
- Lead material testing functions to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Inspect road and bridge construction projects for adherence to contract specifications.
- Coordinate work and provide training to technicians.
- Serve as a lead inspector on average bridge and road construction projects.
Need to have:
One of the following:Five years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work, including specialized experience in the function performed.
Note: One of the following may be substituted for one year of the required experience:Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program.
Nice to have:
- Experience with:
- Engineering design, survey, permitting processes, and inspection work.
- Road or bridge construction experience and/or road or bridge construction inspection.
- Construction or construction inspection.
- Knowledge of math functions such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and arithmetic.
- Certification(s) from MnDOT; bituminous street, concrete field 1, concrete field 2, grading & base 1, grading & base 2.
- Ability to:
- Read and interpret MnDOT standard design manuals and technical memos, construction plans, specifications, and other job-related forms.
- Communicate using visual, verbal, and written methods.
- Direct a work team or coordinate work with intra-department groups.
- Utilize complex civil engineering computer software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer, RT Vision, One Office and/or Microsoft Office.
- Schedule prioritize and balance several tasks/projects.
- Review and interpret contract plans and specifications.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, public agencies, subordinate and professional staff.
- Analyze complex permitting, engineering; environmental, land surveying, and geographic information system problems and direct staff to resolve problems.
- Read and interpret legal descriptions, laws and regulations.
About the department:
We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until the vacancy is filled.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Fahad Mansoor
Fahad.Mansoor@hennepin.us
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