Engineering Technician III

City of Minneapolis, MN • Minneapolis, MN

411d

About The Position

This position involves performing specialized high-level technical support and acting as a liaison with other parties for the Professional Engineer in the field. The role includes leading field crews and private contractors performing construction activities. The position currently works on-site only and does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Requirements

• Eighteen months of post High School training in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent training in Civil Engineering Survey work.
• Three years of related experience performing civil engineering and related technical work.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering survey techniques and tools and technology used in this work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to delegate work.
• Good knowledge of Civil Engineering and related computer software packages.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Good writing skills and ability to produce reports.
• Good knowledge of MnDOT Standards, Minnesota Pollution Agency rules and Federal ADA Standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the engineer's field representative for communication with the Construction Crew Foremen on a construction site.
• Inspect and ensure site safety compliance.
• Communicate/document any deviations discovered in plans, specifications, materials, methods, schedules, following the contract documents and MNDOT specifications to the Engineer.
• Assist the Engineer with resolution of any issues that arise.
• Perform paperwork and field documents on construction activities and quantities following Minnesota State Aid/MnDOT requirements.
• Coordinate survey work with City Survey team.
• Coordinate closely with other contractors on work which can affect adjacent businesses/property owners/project delivery.
• Coordinate materials testing with contractors, MNDOT, and the City of Minneapolis Engineering Lab.
• Perform contract administrative duties with tracking of contract management related items.
• Prepare weekly reports using excel spreadsheets.
• Perform basic surveying and calculations using a rod and level.
• Perform ADA pedestrian ramp field inspections using ESRI software.
• Measure and track material quantities using Item Record Account documentation.
• Create change orders/supplemental agreements/subordinate funding agreements.
• Enter and maintain records using modern software and record project as-builts.
• Assign work to lower level staff, providing training and instruction as required.
• Perform a variety of engineering technician work in the office regarding construction project design, cost estimation, calculations of cost, handling communications, completing forms, designing traffic control plans and documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED