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Engineering Technician, Senior - Construction Division
Hennepin CountyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jun 2026
💰 $92,832/yr($72,057/yr – $92,832/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 26TRNS268FM110
Department: Transportation Project Delivery
Division: Trans Construction
Job classification: Engineering Technician, Senior
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Public Works, Transportation, Project Management
Summary
Hennepin County Public Works is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to perform construction inspection and contract administration duties on road and bridge construction projects.
The Construction division is one of three divisions with the Transportation Project Delivery department. Hennepin County’s Transportation department administers all functions associated with the county highway system. This department develops, operates and maintains a safe effective highway system throughout Hennepin County.
The Construction division is one of three divisions with the Transportation Project Delivery department. Hennepin County’s Transportation department administers all functions associated with the county highway system. This department develops, operates and maintains a safe effective highway system throughout Hennepin County.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at a post of duty, in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. Post of duty will be located at Hennepin County Public Works facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are flexible. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
Find us here at upcoming career fairs.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at a post of duty, in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. Post of duty will be located at Hennepin County Public Works facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are flexible. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as Engineering Technician, Senior.
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In this position, you will:
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In this position, you will:
- 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.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- 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. Note: One of the following may be substituted for one year of the required experience:
- 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).
- 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. Note: One of the following may be substituted for one year of the required experience:
- 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.
Nice to have:
- 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
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