Engineering Technician or Sr Engineering Technician



Job Details

Engineering Technician or Sr Engineering Technician
Employer

Aitkin County

Salary

$38,875.20 - $57,636.80 Annually

Location

Aitkin, MN

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Job Number

2015-00116

Department

Highway Department

Opening Date

04/02/2018

Job Summary

Job Summary
To survey, design, inspect, and provide construction stakes for county road and bridge construction projects in accordance with state and federal standards and specifications, departmental procedures, and sound engineering practices. 

Essential Functions

Essential Functions
This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other essential and nonessential functions as assigned or apparent to meet the ongoing needs of the department and organization. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position.
 

  1. Designs and prepares road and bridge construction plans. Interprets and reduces field survey data. Using computer aided drafting system and complicated civil engineering software, apply complex design principles, standards, and calculations to design road and bridge construction projects. Calculates estimated quantities for use as bid items for road and bridge construction projects. Edits computer generated construction details, plan and profiles, and cross sections for accuracy and clarity. Reviews and edits computer generated reports for accuracy. Assembles individual plan sheets into a comprehensive construction plan. Creates right of way plats for road construction projects by reviewing legal property descriptions and title searches and applying land survey practices recognized by the State of Minnesota. Assists with the environmental documents, and permit applications.
  2. Provides construction inspection while acting as the engineer's authorized representative for road and bridge construction projects. Inspects construction to assure compliance with construction plans and specifications. Maintains accurate and complete records pertaining to construction progress, quantities of work performed, and construction materials. Performs quality control tests on construction materials including aggregate, concrete and bituminous materials.
  3. Performs preliminary surveys for road and bridge construction projects. Researches existing survey data for known horizontal and vertical control points and locate them in the field. Collects data for the design of road and bridge construction projects.  Data is collected using various survey equipment to perform closed traverse, bench loop, terrain modeling, base line cross section, topographical, and hydraulic surveys. Performs miscellaneous surveys including no-passing surveys, sight distance surveys, and county ditch surveys.
  4. Provides staking for road and bridge construction projects. Stakes right-of-way and easements for the acquisition of right of way. Provides construction stakes for centerline alignment, clear and grub limits, slope stakes, culvert and catch basin stakes, elevation tolerance stakes, and bridge construction stakes according to complicated construction plans.
  5. Verifies final payment quantities and design calculations.          
  6. Performs traffic studies.
  7. Attends training and meetings as needed.
 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Two-year degree from a Civil Engineering Technology program or five (5) years experience as a civil engineering technician.
 
Valid Minnesota driver's license required. Employment reference checks and a criminal background check will be performed as part of the pre-employment process.
 
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain required Mn/DOT technical certifications following hire.
 
Special note: After 5 years of full-time experience in this position and demonstrated job proficiency, the incumbent may be eligible for promotion to the Sr. Engineering Technician job classification, subject to available budget funds, County Engineer support, and County Administrator approval.
 
 

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
 
Knowledge of: 

  1. County and departmental policies, procedures, and practices to safely and effectively accomplish the needs of the department.
  2. Modern methods and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the survey, design, and construction of roads and bridges.
  3. Land and engineering survey methods, techniques, and requirements.
 

 
Skill in:
  1. Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with staff and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  2. Organizing and prioritizing work.
  3. Computer skills and typing sufficient to complete 30 net words per minute without errors.
  4. Reading, writing, and speaking English proficiently.
 
Ability to:
  1. Present a positive attitude in the workplace, promote a spirit of teamwork and cooperation, and be able to treat co-workers and supervisors with respect, honesty, and consideration.
  2. Obtain and maintain technical certification through MnDOT in the areas of grading and base, bituminous street and plant, concrete street and plant, and bridge construction and safety inspection.
  3. Compute complex engineering formulas.
  4. Efficiently operate calculator, document copying equipment, computer, total station, level, and other surveying and material testing equipment.
  5. Comprehend construction plans.
  6. Communicate effectively with coworkers, county officials, contractors, property owners, and other government agencies.
  7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, contractors, county officials, and the general public.
 
Language Skills
Intermediate Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
 
Mathematical Skills  
High Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
 
Reasoning Skills
High Skills – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 

 
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient at using the following software. 
                                                                                                 
County Payroll Software E-time, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Webfusion, AutoCAD, Road Design Software, OneOffice, and Internet.
 
Ability to Travel
Regular travel is required, mostly within the county. 
 
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should consistently demonstrate the following competencies (definitions attached or available upon request):
 
Ethics, attendance/punctuality, safety and security, dependability, analytical, design, problem solving, project management, technical skills, customer service, interpersonal skills, oral communication, written communication, teamwork, leadership, quality management, cost consciousness, diversity, organizational support, judgment, motivation, planning/organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, adaptability, initiative, and innovation.
 
Work Environment
The noise level in the office is usually moderate.
 
Work will vary between outdoor and indoor settings depending on the job function being performed.  Indoor work will involve sitting in front of a computer for prolonged periods.  Outdoor work will involve working in swamps, thick underbrush, and forested areas in the proximity of wood ticks, mosquitoes, flies, bees, and other insects. Outdoor work will frequently involve working on public roads in the presence of traffic.
Equipment and Tools
GPS base station and receivers, robotic total station, automatic level, computer, copier, fax, telephone, printer, drafting supplies, construction calculators, metering and measuring devices, county-owned vehicles, and personal vehicle (requires proof of insurance on file).
 
Soils lab testing equipment: sieve shakers, scales, splitters, ovens, slump cones, air meters, and dynamic cone penetrometers.
 
Physical Activities/Requirements
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, use of fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Must have the ability to lift and/or carry up to 70 pounds. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs light to medium work, exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Manual dexterity and motor coordination are required for the variety of jobs performed
 
Working safely is a condition of employment. Aitkin County is a drug-free workplace.
 
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Aitkin County reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.
 
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
 
05/13/2014
 
 "Providing Quality Services and Efficient Resource Management for the Citizens and Guests of Aitkin County."
 
 

A copy of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #49, Road & Bridge Unit Agreement is available upon request.

Agreement Period January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

RETIREMENT ACCOUNT: Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Coordinated Plan. You and your employer both contribute to PERA on your behalf. To see current contribution rates, go to www.mypera.org, click on Members, and then Coordinated Plan.

HOLIDAYS: All permanent employees shall be granted leave of absence with regular pay on all legal holidays.  These are:
 
New Year's Day                      Independence Day                  Friday after Thanksgiving
Martin Luther King Day            Labor Day                              Christmas Day
President's Day                      Veterans Day
Memorial Day                         Thanksgiving Day
 
Permanent part-time (probationary and non-probationary) employees shall be entitled to holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.

VACATIONS: Full-time (probationary and non-probationary) employees shall be granted the following vacation schedule:

Completed Years of Service              Days Per Year
0-3                                                       12
3-5                                                       15
5-10                                                     18
10-15                                                    21
15+                                                      24

GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE (ALSO INCLUDES DENTAL AND DISABILITY INSURANCE): A complete summary of benefits is available upon request. For 2017, the employee's cost for single or family coverage is $120.00 per month. Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week on average are not eligible for health insurance benefits.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: The Employer agrees to provide and pay for a life insurance policy of $15,000 for all full-time employees and to provide life insurance coverage in the amount of $10,000 for their spouses and dependents up to age 26. Permanent part-time employees are not eligible for life insurance.

WAGES: A copy of the wage scale is available upon request. hr@co.aitkin.mn.us

NORMAL HOURS: The regular workday for employees shall be eight (8) hours.  The regular workweek for employees shall be forty (40) hours, Monday through Friday.

SUMMER HOURS: Before May 15th of each year, the Employer will decide when members of the Road & Bridge Department will  go to Summers Hours,  which constitute ten (10) hours per day, Monday through Thursday, from approximately June 1st to September 30th.  For those employees on Summer Hours, overtime is defined as all hours worked in excess of ten (10) hours per day, or forty (40) hours per week.  Holidays are computed at ten (10) hours, and if a Major Holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday, the preceding Thursday shall be considered the holiday. The County Engineer will determine Summer Hours.

Refer to the Agreement for complete details.

We appreciate your interest in Aitkin County. If you have any questions about the wage scale or benefit package, please feel free to contact us at any time. We welcome your questions about wages and benefits even before you apply or interview for a position. We can be reached at 218-927-7306 or by email at bobbie.danielson@co.aitkin.mn.us.
 

01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Did you graduate from a two year civil engineering tech program or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If yes, where did you graduate from? Attach transcripts; unofficial/non-certified transcripts are acceptable at time of application. If no type NA.
05
How many total years of experience do you have as a civil engineering technician? Assume one year equals 2,080 hours and pro-rate part-time experience accordingly. For example, working 20 hours per week for two years would be equivalent to 1 year of experience below.
  • 10 or more years (120 or more months) experience.
  • 5 or more years (60 or more months) experience.
  • Less than 5 years (60 months) experience.
06
Indicate where the experience was gained (name of employer and your position title). If no experience type NA.
07
What is your level of experience using the following survey equipment for preliminary or construction staking on highway and bridge construction projects? Definitions are as follows: Extensive – More than 5 years of experience. Frequent – 1 to 5 years experience. Limited – Less than 1 year of experience. None – Have no experience.
08
GPS equipment
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
09
Total Station
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
10
Automatic Level
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
11
What is your level of experience performing the following construction staking activities? Definitions are as follows: Extensive – More than 5 years of experience. Frequent – 1 to 5 years experience. Limited – Less than 1 year of experience. None – Have no experience.
12
Grading slope stakes
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
13
Culvert/Storm Sewer
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
14
Elevation Tolerance
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
15
Bridge Staking
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
16
Alignment Staking
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
17
Clear and Grub limits
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
18
What is your level of experience performing the following tasks related to the design of road and bridge construction plans? Definitions are as follows: Extensive – More than 5 years of experience. Frequent – 1 to 5 years experience. Limited – Less than 1 year of experience. None – Have no experience.
19
Reducing survey notes
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
20
Establishing alignments
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
21
Establishing profile grades
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
22
Computing earthwork
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
23
Erosion control design
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
24
Determining construction quantities
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
25
Traffic Control design
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
26
Drafting final construction plans
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
27
What is your level of experience performing the following tasks related to construction inspection for road and bridge construction projects? Definitions are as follows: Extensive – More than 5 years of experience. Frequent – 1 to 5 years experience. Limited – Less than 1 year of experience. None – Have no experience.
28
Grading and base inspection
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
29
Bituminous pavement inspection
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
30
Bridge construction inspection
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
31
Culvert/storm sewer inspection
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
32
Erosion control inspection
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
33
Concrete flatwork inspection
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
34
What is your level of experience performing the following tasks related to material testing for road and bridge construction projects? Definitions are as follows: Extensive – More than 5 years of experience. Frequent – 1 to 5 years experience. Limited – Less than 1 year of experience. None – Have no experience.
35
Aggregate gradation testing
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
36
Concrete material testing
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
37
Bituminous material testing
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
38
What is your level of experience with the following engineering software programs? Definitions are as follows: Extensive – More than 5 years of experience. Frequent – 1 to 5 years experience. Limited – Less than 1 year of experience. None – Have no experience.
39
AutoCAD
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
40
Eagle Point Road Design Software
  • Extensive
  • Frequent
  • Limited
  • None
41
Do you have experience providing guidance and assistance to technical subordinates?
  • Yes
  • No
42
Do you have the physical ability to walk outdoors on uneven terrain, including through swamps, thick underbrush, and forested areas during periods of extreme hot or cold weather?
  • Yes
  • No
43
Do you have the ability to work outdoors in the proximity of wood ticks, mosquitoes, flies, bees, and other insects?
  • Yes
  • No
44
Comments (optional)
45
Do you have the ability to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more?
  • Yes
  • No
46
Are you applying for Veteran's Preference Points? MN Statute 197.455
  • I am not a Veteran and am not seeking veteran's preference points.
  • I am a Veteran and am seeking nondisabled veteran's credit (10 points).
  • I am a Veteran and am seeking disabled veteran's credit (15 points). Permanent service-connected disability rated at 50% or more.
  • I am a surviving spouse of a deceased veteran (10 points).
  • I am the spouse of a disabled veteran who because of the disability is unable to qualify (15 points).
  • I am a Veteran who is applying for a first promotion after securing public employment (refer to statute for points).

* Required Question

Employer
Aitkin County
Address
217 2nd Street NW Rm 134

Aitkin, Minnesota, 56431
Phone
218-927-7306
218-927-7277

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