Engineering Technician

Salary : $48,147.00 - $75,230.00 Annually Location : Empire Township/Rosemount, MN Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 50110A.24.001 Department: ENGINEERING - 2420101 Opening Date: 02/26/2024 Closing Date: Continuous General Description


POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $48,147 - $60,184/year
SALARY RANGE: $48,147 - $75,230/year (105 Grade Level)
LOCATION: Empire Maintenance Facility
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: This posting will remain open until the position is filled.
The Engineering Technician in the Construction Group works on a construction staking survey crew as an assistant to the Principal Engineering Technician. This position performs physical labor pounding wooden hubs into the ground, runs all of the GPS or other survey equipment and can fill in as a survey crew chief in their absence. They also assist Principal Engineering Specialists running our construction projects. Assist with inspection of construction operations, adherence to plans, specifications and overall construction practices. Keep detailed notes on construction activities and measure quantities. Communicate with the contractors and property owners. This position also assists with materials testing of concrete, soil and aggregate both in the field and in our testing laboratory. Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.


Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Minimum Qualifications
• Associate or higher degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Land Surveying or closely related field
OR
• 2 years of highway construction, engineering or survey field work experience.
OR
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience, directly related to highway construction, survey, or engineering, to equal or exceed 2 year.
AND
• Valid Driver's license
Preferred licenses/certifications:
• MnDOT Technical certifications:
• Grading & Base Inspector Level 1&2
• Concrete Field Inspector Level 1&2
• Bituminous Street Inspector

Duties & Responsibilities


These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Inspects and monitors the progress of construction projects to ensure state specifications and project specifications are met by contractors. Hears, resolves, or refers complaints between contractors, landowners, utilities and/or public agencies.
2. Conducts construction, topographic, and location surveys. Operates transit, level or other survey equipment to compile notes for design calculations and construction.
3. Performs CAD and spreadsheet work in preparation for staking layouts and quantity take-off/design verification.
4. Computes earthwork, roadway surfacing, drainage, landscaping quantities and other engineering calculations to determine pay items and cost estimates.
5. Test aggregate, soils and concrete to ensure compliance with state regulations.
6. Documents and prepares reports regarding progress, materials used, test results, or other information required by project, state or federal agencies.
7. May provide assistance and plow roads for the highway maintenance unit as needed during snow emergencies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-6 are essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Knowledge of civil engineering practices and principles and surveying practices and principles.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, drafting equipment, design software, and state of the art field survey equipment.
• Ability to conduct field construction activities of a project.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with staff, survey personnel and the general public.
• Skill in the use of databases, spreadsheets, and other office software.
• Knowledge of engineering nomenclature, plans, records, and maps, drafting nomenclature and symbols, and contract management methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematics and its application to field surveying and engineering computations.
• MnDOT Technical Certification as Bituminous Street Inspector, Level I & II Concrete Field Inspector, Level I & II Grading and Base Inspector. Work Environment
Work is performed 95% outside from early spring till early winter and 5% inside, then 100% inside during the winter months. Techs must be able to perform the following on an occasional to continuous basis; sitting, standing, walking, balancing, bending/stooping, turning/twisting, low-level position, reaching forward/overhead/low levels, firm/simple grasping, and continuous bending/twisting of the arms. Positions requires force/lifting 0 - 24 pounds on a constant basis, 25 - 34 pounds of force occasional, 35 - 50 pounds rare to occasional, anything above 50 pounds is rare and should be done as a team lift. Exposures may include, but are not limited to; changing weather conditions, uneven/rough/sloped walking conditions, roadway traffic and construction equipment on roads or constructions projects, dust, dirt, paint, solvents, cleaners, exhaust and noise. Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of powered equipment including but not limited to: light and heavy equipment including hammer/maul, machete, hammer drills, chisels, sawzall, pavement grinder, post-hole digger, survey/GPS equipment, generator, compressor, personal computer, printers, telephone, cellular phone, calculator, copy machine, video equipment, and personal safety equipment.
Contact the Employee Relations Office ) if you are in need of a full report of physical and occupational demands of the Engineering Technician (Senior & Principal) positions. Location & Schedule
This is an in-person working at our Transportation Facility in Empire, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits Excellent work-life balance Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year) Eleven paid holidays each year Pension with a generous employer contribution Ability to work from home some of the time Selection Process You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions We assign you a score based on your qualifications Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration We conduct background and reference checks before hiring Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment) High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree or higher 03


Based upon the job posting and description, select which of the following best describes your years of highway construction, survey or engineering work experience . You must only count the years completed. This experience must be listed on your application. No experience Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5+ years 04


Do you have 3 or more months of work experience in the following areas? Select all that apply. This experience must be listed on your application. Inspecting construction projects Conducting field surveys/ construction staking Preparing construction plans, maps, charts and drawings Using automated drafting programs (i.e. AutoCAD, Eagle Point) MNDOT Technical Certification as Level I & II Bituminous Street Inspector, Level I & II Concrete Field Inspector, or Level I & II Grading and Base Inspector Materials testing (i.e. concrete, aggregate) No experience in these areas 05


Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 06


If offered the position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity. Facebook Friend, Family or Colleague InDeed Job Fair or Dakota County Event Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul League of Minnesota Cities LinkedIn Minneapolis Diversity.com Minnesota Diversity.com Minnesota Works Website Minnesota Jobs Network.com Minnesota Association of Counties Monster Professional Association Website Referred by a Dakota County Employee St Paul Diversity.com College Website, Instructor, Career Services Dakota County Website Other 08


If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
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