Engineering Technician / Senior Engineering Technician
Description:
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Shoreview, MN
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: 20250004
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
DESCRIPTION
The City of Shoreview is accepting applications to fill a single vacant position in our Public Works Department. This position will be filled with either a Senior Engineering Technician or Engineering Technician depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected applicant.
This position will work closely with the engineering staff on design and construction observation of public works projects to include street, traffic, water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater infrastructure projects. As a key member of the Public Works Department, this position works closely with engineers, maintenance staff and contractors to deliver high-quality projects for the city's residents. Strong candidates will have excellent problem solving and communication skills.
DUTIES INCLUDE
Engineering Technician Duties:
Assists with capital improvement projects including design, quantity calculation, shop drawing review, and construction observation
Reads and drafts plans and details using AutoCAD and ESRI software
Assists with reviewing project specifications for compliance with city standards, constructability and industry best practices
Construction management including documentation, shop drawing review, tracking quantities and construction observation
Communicates technical information with contractors and city maintenance staff
Responds to basic resident questions about construction projects
Assists with maintaining records, files and reports
Assists with updating GIS databases Senior Engineering Technician Duties:
Assists with capital improvement projects including planning, design, quantity calculation, shop drawing review and construction observation
Reads and drafts plans and updates standard details using AutoCAD and ESRI software
Reviews project specifications for compliance with city standards, constructability and industry best practices
Construction management including documentation, shop drawing review, tracking quantities and construction observation
Communicates technical information with stakeholders: contractors, maintenance staff, other agency staff and residents
Responds to complex resident questions and concerns about construction projects. Able to communicate technical information and apply city policies to the issue
Prepares and maintains records, files and reports as required
Maintains, adds and modifies GIS databases This list is not intended to include all essential job functions, but is representative of the typical job duties.
Note: This position requires regular and reliable attendance, the ability to concentrate and manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions, good organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong customer service skills, attention to detail, curiosity, self-motivation, and the ability to work well with others.
QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering Technician - Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree or equivalent course work at a technical or vocational school in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
2 years related work experience
1 year of recent full-time work experience with AutoCAD
MnDOT materials certifications (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report Engineering Technician - Desired Qualifications:
3 years of work experience in street and utility construction
1 year of work experience in construction surveying and staking
1 year of work experience in construction administration on MN State Aid projects
Construction SWPPP design or inspection certificate
Additional, recent work experience with AutoCAD
Skills in ArcGIS Online/Pro, ArcMap or other ESRI software Senior Engineering Technician - Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree or equivalent course work at a technical or vocational school in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
5 years related work experience
2 years of recent full-time work experience with AutoCAD
MnDOT materials certifications
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report Senior Engineering Technician - Desired Qualifications:
5 years of work experience in street and utility construction
3 years of work experience in construction surveying and staking
1 year of work experience in construction administration on MN State Aid projects
Construction SWPPP design or inspection certificate
5 years of recent full-time experience working with AutoCAD
Skills in ArcGIS Online/Pro, ArcMap or other ESRI software
Skills in Google workspace OTHER
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m., with additional hours required as needed during construction season
This position offers a supportive work-flex policy, with the potential to flex hours based on project needs and employee preference, subject to supervisor approval
Hiring Wage Ranges:
Engineering Technician: $33.30 - $36.71 per hour depending on experience, plus excellent benefits
Senior Engineering Technician: $40.79 - $44.97 per hour depending on experience, plus excellent benefits
Deadline: Open until filled with first consideration given to applications received by Sunday, May 11, 2025
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is performed indoors and outdoors. Employee is frequently required to kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, lift, push, talk, hear and use repetitive motion of the hands, wrists and/or fingers. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently.
The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a
culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Shoreview offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, life and dental insurance, annual leave, holidays, and retirement.
16.5 personal leave days per year
13 paid holidays per year
Paid employee health and dental insurance
Paid employee life insurance
Paid employee disability insurance
Employer/employee paid pension
Deferred compensation plan
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Free employee Community Center Membership
Great suburban location
Free employee parking
Other optional benefits
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Please assist us in evaluating your skills and abilities by completing this supplemental questionnaire. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included within the application?
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Do you have a related ASSOCIATE DEGREE or higher (OR, equivalent course work at a technical or vocational school in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology)?
Yes, I have a related Associate degree or higher
I do not have a related degree, but I have equivalent course work experience at a technical or vocational school in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
No, I do not have a related degree or equivalent course work experience
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If you marked 'Yes' to a degree above, what is your related degree(s) in?If you marked that you have equivalent course work experience, please describe in detail.Otherwise, enter N/A.
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How many years of related work experience do you have? Years of experience should be full-time equivalent.
I do not have this experience
1 year experience
2 years experience
3 years experience
4 years experience
5 or more years experience
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If you marked related work experience above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise enter, N/A.(This must be included in the Work Experience section of your application)
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How many years of experience do you have with AutoCAD? Years of experience should be full-time equivalent.
I do not have this experience
1 year experience
2 years experience
3 years experience
4 or more years experience
5 or more years experience
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Do you have MnDOT materials certifications? If not, will you be able to obtain this within 12 months of hire?
Yes, I have MnDOT materials certifications
No, but if hired I agree I will obtain my materials certifications within 12 months of my start date
No, I'm not currently Certified and WILL NOT be able to obtain certification within 12 months of my start date
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Are you willing and able to WORK OUTDOORS IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS (such as rain, wind, and hot/cold weather)?
Yes
No
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Do you have work experience in street and utility construction? Years of experience should be full-time equivalent.
I do not have this experience
Less than 3 years experience
3 years experience
4 years experience
5 or more years experience
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If you marked experience in street and utility construction above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise enter, N/A.(This must be included in the Work Experience section of your application)
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Do you have work experience in construction surveying and staking? Years of experience should be full-time equivalent.
I do not have this experience
1 year experience
2 years experience
3 or more years experience
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If you marked experience in construction surveying and staking above, what organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise enter, N/A.(This must be included in the Work Experience section of your application)
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Do you have at least one year of work experience in construction administration on MN State Aid projects?
Yes
No
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Do you have a Construction SWPPP design or inspection certificate?
Yes
No
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Do you have skills in ArcGIS Online/Pro, ArcMap, or other ESRI software?
Yes
No
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If you answered 'Yes' to the question above, list the software you worked with and where you obtained these skills.Otherwise, enter N/A,
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Do you have skills working with Google Workspace?
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted DRIVER'S LICENSE?
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No
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