Engineering Technician/Assistant (Transportation Construction)

About the role

The Construction division of Hennepin County's Transportation department is seeking an Engineering Technician or Assistant Engineering Technician to work with the construction inspection crew with rotations to a survey crew and/or materials testing lab. The Assistant Engineering Technician will be provided an exposure to work with a municipal government and public works at a county-wide scale. Training and the opportunity to develop professionally through formal and informal training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction inspection, material testing, and construction survey activities.
• Absorb and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
• Observe construction activities for compliance to the project plans and specifications.
• Perform or check basic quantity, alignment, mathematical, or geometric calculations for construction projects.
• Perform or check more complex quantity, alignment, mathematical, or geometric calculations for construction projects.
• May act as chief inspector on simple road or bridge construction projects; act as lead inspector in any category of materials or construction inspection of complex projects.
• Direct, train, and check the work of technicians in lower level classifications.

Requirements

• For Assistant Engineering Technician (Level I): Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program. One or more years of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work. Thirty (30) college semester credits in mathematics, geography, computer science, or engineering related technical courses. Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit. Ability to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds; climb up and down slopes; work outdoors, and around traffic in all weather conditions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• For Engineering Technician (Level II): Three years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work. Three years or more of college or technical school credits in a related engineering or computer science field. Current certification as a Certified Survey Technician (CST), Level 2. Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit. Ability to lift items weighing up to 60 pounds; climb up and down slopes; work outdoors, and around traffic in all weather conditions with or without reasonable accommodation. Nice to have: Certification(s) from the MnDOT Technical Certification Program. Experience: Operating survey equipment such as total station, levels, and/or tripods. Operating inspection and materials testing equipment such as air tester, proctors, and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP). Using computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation. Operating materials lab testing equipment. Knowledge of: Math functions such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Construction equipment, materials, and methods. Ability to: Communicate with staff at all levels of the organization. Maintain neat and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.
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Benefits

Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

Pay

• Engineering Technician, Assistant (Level I): $ 49,378.82 - $ 69,273.22 Annually
• Engineering Technician (Level II): $ 63,284.85 - $84,202.03 Annually

Schedule

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to the facility in Medina. During construction season, this position will work at various Hennepin County sites or in the office, and hybrid during the winter season as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays with overtime.

Location

New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis.

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 generous 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 (log in as Guest).

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Fahad Mansoor at Fahad.Mansoor@hennepin.us.