Engineering Technician III

City of Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Minneapolis Public Works Department seeks a specialized high level technical support and design support engineer/engineering technician for the Surface Water and Sewers Division. You will inspect assets, assist in field and office tasks, and coordinate with contractors on site.

The role requires post-secondary civil engineering tech training, 3 years of related civil engineering experience, CAD drafting skills, and strong data analysis using ArcGIS and Maximo.

Qualifications

• Eighteen (18) months of post High School training in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of related experience performing civil engineering and related technical work.
• Currently possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Equivalency of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tunnels, outfalls, maintenance holes, catch basins, and sewer infrastructure to evaluate assets’ condition and performance.
• Communicate deviations discovered in plans, specifications, materials, methods, schedules, or MN DOT specifications to the Engineer.
• Inspect and ensure proper construction techniques for sanitary and storm sewer projects with contractors and governmental agencies.
• Assist in preparation of paperwork describing sewer improvements needed within reconstruction and construction projects.
• Field verify, enter, and maintain records using software (e.g., Adobe, ArcMap, Maximo, Excel).
• Analyze sewer asset data using ArcMap/ArcGIS, Adobe PDF editor, Excel, Access, SharePoint, Maximo, and Granite XP CCTV Viewer.
• Act as the engineer's field representative for communication with the construction crew foremen on site.
• Perform contract administrative duties by tracking daily items (payroll hours, weather, quantities, etc.).
• Perform office engineering tech work: design, shop drawing review, cost estimation, and related communications.
• Draw standard plates and detail updates using CAD.
• Perform complex mathematical calculations related to project work and costs.
• Assign work to lower level staff and provide training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil engineering tools

Communication

Delegation

Drafting software

Mathematical calculations

Technical writing

Education

Post high school civil engineering tech training

Tools

CAD

ArcGIS

ArcMap

Maximo

Excel

Job description

Perform specialized high level technical support and design support for Surface Water and Sewers Division of the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department in construction and maintenance activities and act as a liaison with other parties for the Professional Engineer in the field.

Work Location

This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Perform inspections and investigations of tunnels, outfalls, maintenance holes, catch basins, and other sewer infrastructure to evaluate assets’ condition and performance.
• Communicate any deviations discovered in plans, specifications, materials, methods, schedules, or MNDOT specifications to the Engineer.
• Inspect and ensure proper construction techniques for sanitary and storm sewer projects with various contractors and governmental agencies.
• Assist in preparation of paperwork and documentation describing sewer improvements needed within reconstruction and construction projects, predominantly street sewer construction, repair, and rehabilitation activities.
• Field verify, enter, and maintain records using modern software (such as Adobe, ArcMap, Maximo, Excel, etc.)
• Analyze sewer asset data using software such as ArcMap / ArcGIS, Adobe PDF editor, MS Excel, MS Access, Sharepoint, Maximo Maintenance Management Software, and Granite XP CCTV Viewer.
• Act as the engineer's field representative for communication with the construction crew foremen (both City staff and private vendors) on a construction site.
• Perform contract administrative duties by tracking daily items which could include: payroll hours, personal hours, work progress, weather, quantities, etc.
• Perform a variety of engineering technician work in the office regarding construction project design, shop drawing review, cost estimation, handling communications, completing forms, etc
• Draw standard plates and detail updates and drafting using computer assisted design (CAD).
• Perform complex mathematical calculations and computations in connection with engineering project work and costs, including arithmetic and trigonometry, as well as grades and quantities.
• Assign work to lower level staff, providing training and instruction as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Combination of office and field work.

Minimum Qualifications

Eighteen (18) months of post High School training in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent training in Civil Engineering.

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years of related experience performing civil engineering and related technical work.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Licenses & Certifications

Currently posses and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/afscme-general/

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three (3) months after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering tools and technology.
• Good communication skills and the ability to delegate work.
• Good knowledge of Civil Engineering, drafting, and related computer software packages.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Good writing skills and ability to produce reports.