Engineering Technician, Senior - Construction Division

About the role

Hennepin County Public Works is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to perform construction inspection and contract administration duties on road and bridge construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineer with contract administration duties that include:
  • Preparing and maintaining construction diaries.
  • Documenting contracts pay quantities.
  • Tracking construction schedule and project budget.
  • Leading material testing functions to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Inspect road and bridge construction projects for adherence to contract specifications.
  • Cookordinate work and provide training to technicians.
  • Serve as a lead inspector on average bridge and road construction projects.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 30 college semester credits or more in mathematics, geography, computer science or engineering-related technical courses.
• Current Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 3.
• GIS Professional Certification (GISP).
• Licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT).

• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, laws and regulations.

Benefits

New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

Flexible work hours.

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).