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DODGE COUNTY

Engineering Technician

Pay: $35.10–$43.85/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Dodge Center, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A General Engineering Technician or Technologist implements designs created by engineers to build products, machines or prototypes for manufacturing, install technical systems, or manage a production or construction process. May direct engineering technicians.

$75,996 / year median in Minnesota

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Engineering Technician - Highway We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

POSITION TITLE

Engineering Technician

DATE OF CLOSING

August 27th, 2026

REPORTS TO:

Assistant County Engineer HOURS:

Monday-Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm

STARTING WAGE

$35.10 - $43.85 PRIMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Uses Engineering instruments in collecting surveying data for preliminary engineering surveys and in staking construction projects on an engineering survey party. Performs inspections of contractor's materials and quality of work for conformance to plans and specifications. Drafts plans for construction projects for the improvement of county highways and bridges by applying learned engineering drafting principles. Scales and checks aggregates and bituminous materials for construction projects by using basic laboratory equipment. Assists in estimating costs for construction and engineering projects. Maintain and advance the Highway Department GIS programs. May assist on various highway maintenance duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience in computer drafting; operating surveying and drafting instruments; operating material testing equipment; operating scientific calculators for computing engineering formulas.

Ability to:

calculate mathematical computations accurately; comprehend and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, engineers, contractors and the general public. Experience in bridge safety inspections and GIS helpful. Criminal background check required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum two (2) year technical degree in Civil Engineering field Two (2) years of experience or substantial comparable work-related experience Valid MN driver's license Hold current certification as a "Level

II MN/DOT

Certified Construction Tech" in the areas of Bituminous, Concrete, Grading and Base, Bridge Construction and Erosion and Sediment Control Site Management; or able to obtain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work may be dirty and potentially hazardous at times Work in adverse weather conditions Long days during the construction season May involve carrying objects weighing over fifty (50) pounds.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT

DODGE

COUNTY EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

(507) 635-6239 Visit www.co.dodge.mn.us for link to application

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.10 - $43.85 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Dodge Center, MN 55927: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person