Hennepin County · 3 hours ago
Engineering Technician, Senior - Construction Division
Medina, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$72K/yr - $93K/yr
5+ years expHennepin County is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to perform construction inspection and contract administration duties on road and bridge construction projects. The role involves assisting project engineers, inspecting construction projects, and coordinating work with technicians.
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Responsibilities
Assist project engineer with contract administration duties that include:
Preparing and maintaining construction diaries
Documenting contracts pay quantities
Tracking construction schedule and project budget
Lead material testing functions to ensure conformance with specifications
Inspect road and bridge construction projects for adherence to contract specifications
Coordinate work and provide training to technicians
Serve as a lead inspector on average bridge and road construction projects
Qualification
Required
Five years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work, including specialized experience in the function performed
Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program
30 college semester credits or more in mathematics, geography, computer science or engineering-related technical courses
Current Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 3
GIS Professional Certification (GISP)
Licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT)
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit
Ability to walk on uneven terrain; bend and stoop; work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and lift items weighing up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred
Experience with engineering design, survey, permitting processes, and inspection work
Road or bridge construction experience and/or road or bridge construction inspection
Construction or construction inspection
Knowledge of math functions such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and arithmetic
Certification(s) from MnDOT; bituminous street, concrete field 1, concrete field 2, grading & base 1, grading & base 2
Ability to read and interpret MnDOT standard design manuals and technical memos, construction plans, specifications, and other job-related forms
Ability to communicate using visual, verbal, and written methods
Ability to direct a work team or coordinate work with intra-department groups
Ability to utilize complex civil engineering computer software such as Bentley Open Roads Designer, RT Vision, One Office and/or Microsoft Office
Ability to schedule prioritize and balance several tasks/projects
Ability to review and interpret contract plans and specifications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, public agencies, subordinate and professional staff
Ability to analyze complex permitting, engineering; environmental, land surveying, and geographic information system problems and direct staff to resolve problems
Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, laws and regulations
Benefits
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis.
Competitive pay
Work-life balance
A variety of benefits and opportunities to grow.
Company
Hennepin County
Hennepin County is a government firm that offers licenses, permits, hazardous waste, property tax, housing program, public, and law safety.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Information Technology CFO
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Digital Experience Business Partner
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