Engineering Technician I

About the Department

The Engineering Tech I will perform technical support, act as a liaison with other parties for the Professional Engineer in the field and perform construction inspection.

Work Location: These positions currently work on-site only.
 
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Position Duties

• Perform inspections and investigations of tunnels, outfalls, maintenance holes, catch basins, and other sewer infrastructure to evaluate assets’ condition and performance.
• Communicate any deviations discovered in plans, specification, materials, methods, schedules, or MNDOT specifications to the Engineer.
• Inspect for proper construction and installation of infrastructure on sanitary and storm sewer projects with various contractors and governmental agencies.
• Assist in preparation of paperwork and documentation describing sewer improvements needed within reconstruction and construction projects, predominantly street sewer construction, repair, and rehabilitation activities.
• Field verify, enter, and maintain records using modern software (such as Adobe, ArcMap, Maximo, Excel, etc.)
• Analyze sewer asset data using software such as ArcMap / ArcGIS, Adobe PDF editor, and MS Excel.
• Act as the engineer's field representative for communication with the Construction Crew Foremen on a construction site.
• Perform a variety of engineering technician work in the office regarding construction project design, shop drawing review, cost estimation, handling communications, completing forms, etc.
• Attend weekly construction meetings.
• Coordinate with contractors, surveyors, MNDOT, and the City of Minneapolis Engineering Lab.
• Perform mathematical calculations, including grades, quantities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Eighteen Months Post High School Training in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent
 
Minimum Experience: N/A 
 
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; 18 months of relevant field experience may substitute for the required 18 months of post–high school training.
 
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  Valid Driver's License.

An updated resume to your application is strongly encouraged, but not required. 

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who attain a passing score 70% on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. 

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.  Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing.  Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position. 

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the AFSCME General Unit (CAF). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/afscme-general/

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration.  This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title.  This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list.  If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering design and related computer software packages.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.