Engineering Technician

The Engineering Technician position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and sustainability of our city's infrastructure while working on diverse and impactful projects that benefit our community.

As a key member of our Engineering Division, this position will work closely with staff engineers, utility operators, consultants, contractors, and residents to maintain existing utility infrastructure and develop new water, storm, sanitary, or natural gas utility projects that benefit our community. Engineering Technician tasks will commonly include field surveys, utility locating, design drafting, interacting with utility customers, construction oversight, and collecting and creating permanent utility records for the City. This position will help fill a specific need to assist with the Department's lead water service replacement program. Particularly useful skills valued by this program would be; competency with ESRI GIS and Adobe or Bluebeam PDF editing software, a background drafting civil plans with AutoCAD 3D, two or more years of experience inspecting the construction of water distribution systems, excellent customer communication skills, and the ability to assume a leadership role while coordinating construction activities.

In addition to technical proficiency, we value candidates who demonstrate strong teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and initiative. This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers, contractors, and the public is also important. The ideal candidate should be organized and adept at writing technical and daily reports, inspection logs, and maintaining records.

Please note: We are establishing an eligible list for this classification and anticipate filling vacancies at either the Engineering Technician or Senior Engineering Technician level. If you would like to be considered for both levels, you must submit a separate application for each posting.

SUMMARY/PURPOSE
To perform technical engineering work related to the design, survey, construction, and inspection of street, bridge, traffic, and utility infrastructure systems including water, gas, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
For both one-of-a-kind and repetitive tasks, the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. Incumbents work as instructed and consult with the supervisor.

SUPERVISION GIVEN
Does not supervise. 1. Gather preliminary topographic surveys.
2. Provide contractors with construction control, stakes, and information required to construct public improvements.
3. Operate and maintain survey and Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to obtain accurate survey measurements and point locations.
4. Process survey information, including computer data entry work.
5. Prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using GIS software, review existing GIS data for accuracy, quality, and completeness, and add/or modify existing GIS databases.
6. Create roadway and public infrastructure improvement plans using Autodesk software, preliminary designs, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and prepare engineering reports and related studies to assist in the planning and implementation of public infrastructure projects.
7. Prepare bidding documents for public roads, trails, utilities, and other public infrastructure improvements.
8. Perform construction administration and on-site inspection to ensure that all work is constructed in conformance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards.
9. Maintain accurate recordkeeping, including daily log of construction activities, progress reports, measurements of quantities and pay items, change orders, and other documentation and reports as associated with city, municipal state aid, and/or federal aid funded projects.
10. Prepare record drawings.
11. Act as a liaison between the public, business community, contractors, and City Administration.
12. Locate underground utilities including water, gas, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems.
13. Investigate complaints, inquiries, and requests.
14. Study and report findings, conclusions, and recommendations in oral and/or written form.
15. Review construction plans and specifications for compliance with City standards.
16. Maintain, revise, and research manual or computer records.
17. Coordinate work activities with contractors, outside agencies, other City personnel, and property owners.
18. Assist a certified MnDOT Team Leader in completing Bridge Safety inspections of the City's bridge inventory.
19. Act as a competent person and/or incident commander during emergency situations.
20. Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
21. Other duties may be assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
A. Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related professional field, and two (2) years of related professional experience in a position within the engineering field; OR a minimum of four (4) years of related education and/or full-time, verifiable professional work experience in a position within the engineering field.

License & Certification Requirements
A. Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege.
B. Must obtain and maintain current Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) certifications for Bituminous, Concrete and Aggregate within two (2) years of date of hire.
C. Must obtain and maintain natural gas Operator Qualifications (OQs) within one (1) year of date of hire.
D. Must obtain and maintain Minnesota Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification as required within one (1) year of date of hire.
E. Must obtain and maintain MnDOT ADA sidewalk certification within one (1) year of date of hire.
F. Bridge Construction, Bridge Inspection, and Signal and Lighting certifications may be required by supervisor. Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.