Engineering Technician IV- Construction

County of Anoka; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

County of Anoka is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to oversee multi-staff project activities, focusing on drafting construction plans, surveying, and coordinating roadway and bridge development to meet safety and performance standards. This full-time, on-site role involves directing tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring contract compliance.

The position requires accreditation from a technical school or trades program and at least 6 years of related experience, with strong surveying skills

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or trades program with at least 6 years of related experience.
• Equivalency of education and experience accepted on a year-for-year basis.
• Pre-employment driver’s license background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level support in testing and inspections of grading, paving, curb, concrete, and materials for highway projects.
• Coordinate project details and timelines with stakeholders (contract administrators, utility companies, surveyors, contractors, agencies, residents).
• Maintain records for construction projects including pay quantities and materials per state/federal guidelines.
• Serve as Project Manager in all phases of construction.
• Lead field crews and coordinate daily operations with contractors.

Skills

Surveying

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Technical school accreditation

Job description

Position Description

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Engineering Technician IV who will oversee project activities involving multiple staff members. In this role, you will provide day‑to‑day direction for tasks related to drafting construction plans, conducting topographical and construction surveys, and coordinating multiple phases of roadway and bridge development to ensure safety and performance standards are met. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt, on‑site position. Interviews will take place the week of 10/26/2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position will work at Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304. Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Engineering Technician IV.

• Provide expert level support in the testing and inspections of grading, paving, curb, concrete, and materials to support highway construction and improvement projects and ensure contract compliance.
• Coordinate project details and timelines with stakeholders, including contract administrators, utility companies, construction surveyors, contractors, partnering agencies, and residents.
• Maintain record keeping and documentation system for construction projects including pay quantities and materials, for state and federal guidelines.
• Serve as Project Manager in all Phases of Construction.
• Work with field crews and contractors to coordinate daily operations.
• Compute quantities of work performed by contractor and materials provided.
• Verify quantity computations of others.
• Conduct topographical construction surveying, including setting control, collecting data, and construction staking.
• Collect field information using complex survey instruments.
• Record necessary documentation such as highway alignments, vertical profiles, design of storm sewer systems and calculations of material quantities.
• Ensure design information transferred to survey notes results in accurate staking.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, and may act as a lead providing daily work direction and managing timeline of weekly activities depending on assignment.
• Enter monthly quantities into pay app software to generate a monthly Contractor payment of work performed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 6 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in highway design, construction, and working with Minnesota State DOT Manuals.
• Experience providing technical expertise to other sections, departments, and outside agencies.
• Knowledge of all design standards for construction, survey and inspection of county roads and county state aid highways.
• Experience using engineering principles and techniques involved in the design, construction, and proper maintenance of county highways and bridges.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, including unfinished structures, construction sites, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various inspection and surveying equipment depending on assignment.
• Inspection and surveying equipment may include but is not limited to digital camera, tape measure, hammer, chisels, boom truck and other machinery, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, power and hand tools, and personal protective equipment.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre‑employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings 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.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner.

Commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our affirmative action plan and equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification.

It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our affirmative action plan and equal employment opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number.

If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO

Our team of over 2,000 employees is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's citizens in a respectful, innovative and fiscally responsible manner.