Civil Engineering Technician — Field & CAD Expert

Minnesota Counties; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Employer paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability insure

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Tax-deferred compensation

Generous vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays per year

PSLF program

Job summary

Goodhue County in Minnesota is seeking an Engineering Technician or Sr. Engineering Technician to survey, design and inspect highway projects. The role involves field work, CAD drawing, and collaboration with contractors and public agencies.

The position requires civil engineering knowledge and an associate or two-year degree, plus relevant experience. Competitive benefits include health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and e.g. PSLF eligibility where applicable.

Qualifications

• Engineering Technician: An Associate or technical degree in a related field OR two years technical experience in civil engineering. Valid driver's license.
• Sr. Engineering Technician: Two-year post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering Technology or approved equal, and four years of on-the-job experience. At a minimum 7 of these 9 MN/DOT Technical Certifications are required to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Conducting preliminary field surveys for road and bridge projects.
• Preparing CAD based construction drawings.
• Utilizing construction plans and computerized survey equipment to provide construction zone staking.
• Inspecting, monitoring, and documenting construction projects.
• Sampling and testing materials used to determine compliance within specifications and maintaining records.
• Performing calculations to determine cost estimates and pay quantities.
• Helping resolve issues among contractors, landowners, utilities and public agencies.
• Conducting bridge safety inspections and maintaining records.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Technical skills

CAD experience

Education

Associate degree or technical degree in a related field

Two-year post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD

Job description

Goodhue County in Minnesota is seeking an Engineering Technician or Sr. Engineering Technician to survey, design and inspect highway projects. The role involves field work, CAD drawing, and collaboration with contractors and public agencies.

The position requires civil engineering knowledge and an associate or two-year degree, plus relevant experience. Competitive benefits include health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and e.g. PSLF eligibility where applicable.