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Isanti County Government Center · 1 week ago

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

Cambridge, Minnesota, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$34.12/hr - $44.07/hr

6+ years exp

Isanti County Government Center is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician III to perform civil engineering work in surveying, roadway design, and construction observation. The role involves overseeing construction tasks, preparing project plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Collects information using survey equipment and practices, maps and records; prepares construction plans for public meetings

Performs roadway design work; analyzes and uses collected information in the preparations of construction plans using required and accepted engineering standards and methods

Assists in the acquisition of right-of-ways and easements for construction projects; meets with landowners and discuss impact of projects specifics; witnesses and notarizes legal documents for land acquisitioning

Oversees and supervises preliminary construction tasks; operates survey equipment for preliminary survey and construction purposes; performs mathematical calculations to maintain horizontal and vertical control

Establishes grades, elevations, locations, alignments, and limits for construction projects; performs inspection work by visually and physically monitoring construction projects to provide and record accurate accountability of all construction methods, materials used, and monies paid, in accordance with governing rules and specifications

Performs Wetland Mitigation/Bridge Safety Inspections; prepares necessary field work, drafting, calculations to satisfy federal, state and local permit requirements; performs accurate and in-depth inspection of all County bridges to comply with federal and state requirements to ensure structures are safe and sound for the public

Attends required courses and classes to maintain necessary certifications; keeps current on all new methods, requirements, and standards to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies

Assists in teaching and training other civil engineering technician staff in construction observation, survey, design, and other job-related elements

Serves as project representative and assists with directing contractor activities and operations; monitors and verifies local and state specifications are being met

Manage and collect field data on signs, culverts, bridges, and roads using GIS for asset tracking and planning

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil Engineering TechnologyHighway DesignConstruction InspectionAutoCAD Civil 3DArcGISSurvey Equipment OperationMathematical CalculationsBluebeam RevuMicrosoft ExcelSupervisory SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience

6–10+ years of progressively responsible experience in highway design, construction inspection, and plan preparation

Proficiency in the following tools and systems: AutoCAD Civil 3D for plan development, ArcGIS Collector or Field Maps for field data collection, Trimble GPS or total station equipment with standard practices of surveying, Bluebeam Revu for electronic plan markups, Microsoft Excel for data entry, design development, and quantity calculations

Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Driver's License

Knowledge of the principles, practices and instruments used in civil engineering and drafting

Knowledge of surveying principals, metrics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry

Knowledge of road and bridge construction methods, materials and inspection

Knowledge of manual and computer aided drafting

Knowledge of sampling and testing procedures of materials

Knowledge of the County Road system, political boundaries and County operations

Knowledge of Federal, State and County specifications, special provisions and O.S.H.A. and environmental standards

Ability to perform difficult technical computations

Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others

Ability to effectively communicate, and coordinate projects

Ability to work in weather extremes such as heat, humidity, cold, wet and dust

Ability to work on rough, wet, slippery and steep terrain

Ability to work around heavy construction equipment and highway traffic

Ability to operate survey and inspection equipment

Ability to compile, check, and apply survey and plan data to the design and construction of projects

Ability to maintain engineering records and prepare the necessary reports

Ability to obtain all certifications required by the State and this position

Ability to inspect construction and maintenance projects

Ability to work long hours and make appropriate decisions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, engineering personnel, environmental agencies, landowners, law enforcement representatives, utility companies, and the general public

Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance