CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

About the role

Performs work performing civil engineering work in surveying, roadway design, construction observation and material verification, and inspection of construction and maintenance for road and bridge projects, assisting in the development and preparation of project plans, performing right-of-way acquisitions, wetland mitigation, maintaining construction bid, method, and money files and records, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collects information using survey equipment and practices, maps and records; prepares construction plans for public meetings.
• Performs roadway design work; analyzes and uses collected information in the preparations of construction plans using required and accepted engineering standards and methods.
• Affords assistance in the acquisition of right-of-ways and easements for construction projects; meets with landowners and discusses impact of projects specifics; witnesses and notarizes legal documents for land acquisitioning.
• Oversees and supervises preliminary construction tasks; operates survey equipment for preliminary survey and construction purposes; performs mathematical calculations to maintain horizontal and vertical control.
• Establishes grades, elevations, locations, alignments, and limits for construction projects; performs inspection work by visually and physically monitoring construction projects to provide and record accurate accountability of all construction methods, materials used, and monies paid, in accordance with governing rules and specifications.
• Performs Wetland Mitigation/Bridge Safety Inspections; prepares necessary field work, drafting, calculations to satisfy federal, state and local permit requirements; performs accurate and in-depth inspection of all County bridges to comply with federal and state requirements to ensure structures are safe and sound for the public.
• Serves as project representative and assists with directing contractor activities and operations; monitors and verifies local and state specifications are being met.
• Manages and collects field data on signs, culverts, bridges, and roads using GIS for asset tracking and planning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6–10+ years of progressively responsible experience in highway design, construction inspection, and plan preparation.
• Proficiency in the following tools and systems:
• AutoCAD Civil 3D for plan development
• ArcGIS Collector or Field Maps for field data collection
• Trimble GPS or total station equipment with standard practices of surveying
• Bluebeam Revu for electronic plan markups
• Microsoft Excel for data entry, design development, and quantity calculations

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver’s License.
• Maintain Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT) Aggregate Production, Bituminous Plant Level I, Bituminous Street Level I and II, Bridge Construction Level I, Concrete Field Level I and II, Concrete Plant Level I, Grading and Base certifications upon hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and instruments used in civil engineering and drafting.
• Knowledge of surveying principals, metrics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of road and bridge construction methods, materials and inspection.
• Knowledge of manual and computer aided drafting.
• Knowledge of sampling and testing procedures of materials.
• Knowledge of the County Road system, political boundaries and County operations.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and County specifications, special provisions and O.S.H.A. and environmental standards.
• Ability to perform difficult technical computations.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to effectively communicate, and coordinate projects.
• Ability to work in weather extremes such as heat, humidity, cold, wet and dust.
• Ability to work on rough, wet, slippery and steep terrain.
• Ability to work around heavy construction equipment and highway traffic.
• Ability to operate survey and inspection equipment.
• Ability to compile, check, and apply survey and plan data to the design and construction of projects.
• Ability to maintain engineering records and prepare the necessary reports.
• Ability to obtain all certifications required by the State and this position.
• Ability to inspect construction and maintenance projects.
• Ability to work long hours and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, engineering personnel, environmental agencies, landowners, law enforcement representatives, utility companies, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Life insurance (basic coverage for yourself plus optional voluntary coverage)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plans
• Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program