Engineering Technician, Senior; Construction

Posting Information

POSTING TYPE:
Open-competitive

DEPARTMENT:
Transportation

HOURS:

Full-time

FULL SALARY RANGE: $58,606 - $91,571 (106 grade)

LOCATION:

Empire Maintenance Facility

UNION:
None

CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026

The Dakota County Transportation Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill the Senior Engineering Technician position which performs complex and difficult paraprofessional engineering and surveying work duties. Tasks include project management of county road, bridge and trail construction projects. Serve as project manager on county road, bridge and trail projects or assist Principal Engineering Specialists on large scale projects.

Dakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. We strive every day to achieve excellence in public service, with a focus on four values:
Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Land Surveying or closely related field AND 2 years of highway construction, survey or engineering work experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience totaling 4 or more years. Education and work experience must be directly related to highway construction, survey or engineering work experience.
• AND Valid Driver's License.

• Bituminous Street Inspector
• Concrete Field Inspector Level I & II
• Grading and Base Inspector Level I & II
• Technical experience with pavement management, database management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Completed associate or bachelor's Degree in a closely related field.

• Bridge Construction Inspector Level I
• Bridge Safety Inspector Level I & II
• Bridge Safety Inspection experience
• Landscape Specialist certification

• Serve as project manager on county road, bridge, and trail projects or assist Principal Engineering Specialists on large scale projects.
• Manage and oversee the progress and construction methods to ensure projects meet specifications; communicate and resolve construction contract problems.
• Assist survey crew and coordinate field changes with construction and design staff.
• Provide material testing for projects, including aggregate gradations, concrete air tests and cylinders, bituminous sampling.
• Interpret construction plans and calculate necessary field notes. Work with Construction staff to resolve field changes.

• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering practices and principles and surveying practices and principles.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, drafting equipment, design software, and state of the art field survey equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering nomenclature, plans, records, and maps, drafting nomenclature and symbols, and contract management methods and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with staff, public, agency staff and other professionals.
• Ability to lead subordinates and coordinate the work activities of a project.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematics and its application to field surveying and engineering computations.
• Knowledge of project management software and Computer Aided Drafting.
• MNDOT Technical Certification:
  Bituminous Street Inspector, Level I & II Concrete Field Inspector, Level I & II Grading and Base Inspector, Level I Bridge Construction Inspector, and Level I Bridge Safety Inspector or the ability to obtain within one year.

5% inside during the winter months, 95% outside from early spring till early winter. Must be able to perform the following on an occasional to continuous basis: sitting, standing, walking, balancing, bending/stooping,…