Engineering Technician

Otter Tail County•Fergus Falls, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Otter Tail County is hiring an Engineering Technician in its Highway Department to help provide, maintain, and improve a safe and efficient transportation system for county residents and visitors. Work assignments include planning, designing, surveying, and providing right-of-way, as well as managing and inspecting county road construction sites, projects, bridges, and drainage ditches. The position is regularly scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 2026 salary ranges are $27.42–$41.13 per hour for Engineering Technician I, $29.69–$44.53 per hour for Engineering Technician II, and $32.50–$48.76 per hour for Engineering Technician III. Starting salary depends on qualifications. The selection process includes an online application and supplemental questionnaire; semi-finalists will be invited to interview. A background investigation and reference check are required before hire, and a standard 12-month probationary period applies. Applications are due November 19, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or four years of civil engineering experience.
Valid driver's license.
For Engineering Technician I, MnDOT Aggregate Production and Grading & Base Tester certifications, or the ability to obtain them within two years of hire.
Regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate highway and bridge improvement projects by preparing construction plans and generating or updating drawings, sketches, and charts.
Maintain project information as necessary.
Provide records, maps, and related documents to contractors and homeowners, and provide information as necessary.
Survey construction sites, calculate grades, determine boundary lines, and identify technical problems.
Perform routine site inspections to gather information and monitor progress.
Maintain logs and records related to daily activities, databases, and files.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work well with others and be courteous and helpful.
Follow rules, policies, and directives.
Maintain regular attendance.
May assist with duties and responsibilities outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.