Engineering Technician, Senior - Construction Division

Salary : $69,297.32 - $89,262.25 Annually

Location : Medina, MN

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25TRNS268FM290

Department : Transportation Project Delivery

Division : Trans Construction

Opening Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

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.

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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.

This position is internally classified as Engineering Technician, Senior.

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In this position, you will :

• Assist project engineer with contract administration duties that include :

Preparing and maintaining construction diaries.

Need to have :

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.

Nice to have :

Engineering design, survey, permitting processes, and inspection work.

Read and interpret MnDOT standard design manuals and technical memos, construction plans, specifications, and other job-related forms.

About the department :

We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.

About Hennepin County :

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until the vacancy is filled.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and / or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Fahad Mansoor

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

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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 from 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.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

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The requirements of this position are :

A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click to read about the County Permit Program

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.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

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Which of the following area(s) do you have experience? Check all that apply.

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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have combined in the areas you selected in the previous question?

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Describe your professional experience in the area(s) you selected in the previous question, referencing positions listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience or other related engineering work, type "None" in the space provided.

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Have you completed an approved highway / civil engineering technology program (full-time two-year program) or a land surveying training program?

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List your relevant completed education making reference to school(s) attended, area(s) of study, certificate(s) and / or degree(s) earned. If you do not have any completed education, type 'None' in the space provided.

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Do you have at least thirty (30) college quarter credits in mathematics, geography, computer science, and / or engineering related technical courses?

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Which of the following certifications from MnDOT do you have? Check all that apply.

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If you checked ''Other'' in the previous question, please indicate the MnDOT certifications received. If this does not apply to you, type "None" in the space provided.

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Do you have road or bridge construction experience and / or road or bridge construction inspection experience?

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Describe your experience with road or bridge construction and / or road or bridge construction inspection, referencing jobs listed in your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Do you have professional experience in construction or construction inspection other than roads and bridges?

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Describe your professional experience in construction or construction inspection other than roads and bridges, referencing jobs listed in your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Which of the following software applications do you have experience in? Check all that apply.

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If you checked "other" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the related software. If this does not apply to you, type "None" in the space provided.

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

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