Engineering Aide I

Salary : $45,385.60 - $62,795.20 Annually Location : Saint Paul, MN Job Type: Temporary Job Number: 26-TEMP-01761 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 3/18/2026 11:59 PM Central About the Position The City of Saint Paul Public Works Department is hiring multiple Engineering Aide I's to perform engineering technician work involving land survey, traffic studies, routine construction inspection, project design, and drafting. Land/Construction Survey Crew - 3 vacancies A valuable crew member that will assist with construction layout and data collection while providing the candidate with exposure to construction and survey practices. Here's what you can expect to do: Assist in staking streets, sewer, and water main during construction projects. Aid in setting up work zone traffic control systems for various engineering and land surveying projects. Index, file, and maintain various construction and land survey records. Assist in LIDAR data and equipment. Ensure that the crew has the materials and equipment necessary to perform the day's tasks. Test, maintain, and clean survey equipment. Assist on mapping projects with the GIS department. Assist in CAD software such as processing data and computations. Street Construction Inspector - 1 vacancyHere's what you can expect to do: Assist in the inspection and oversight of the contractor for Street Construction Projects. Ensure City, State, and Federal specification are upheld on Construction Projects Perform daily journal documentation to record location, quantity, quality, dimensions, and tolerances of constructed roadway items to ensure conformance to plans and specifications Work and coordinate with residents, businesses, other city departments, contractors, and utility companies as needed For more information and essential functions, see our Information Specific to this Position: Anticipated hours for these positions will be Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM with room for flexibility. Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job. Position Requirements High School graduation or General Education Development Certificate (GED) with high school or post secondary course work in mathematics including algebra and geometry. Some positions may require a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license. How to ApplySubmit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. Upload or submit the following documentvia the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) A resume First time applying online? Read our Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627. Learn more about our Hiring ProcessTemporary: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This position is eligible for Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST). Other benefits are not provided. Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method. Pre-Employment Screening: This position may require a driver's license check as a condition of employment. Human Resources Contact Information: Danni Smith at 651-266-6566 Email: The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits. Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include: City Paid Benefits Health Insurance Vacation/Holidays Sick Leave Life Insurance Subsidized Metro Bus Pass Deferred Compensation Retirement Program Optional Benefits Dental Flexible Spending Accounts Disability Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Long Term Care Insurance For a detailed overview, visit 01 The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position. Yes 02 Do you possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license? Yes No 03 I have a High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED) with high school or post-secondary course work in mathematics including algebra and geometry. Yes No 04 Please indicate which position you are interested in. Check all that apply. Land/Construction Survey Crew Street Construction Inspector 05 RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply) City of Saint Paul website City of Saint Paul employee City of Saint Paul job interest card City of Saint Paul walk-in City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications Friend or family member League of Minnesota Cities website Governmentjobs.com website LinkedIn Facebook X (formerly known as Twitter) Indeed.com website ZipRecruiter Pollen website MinnesotaWorks.net College or University Community organization Job fair Professional association Saint Paul Elevate Session People of Color Career Fair Other 06 RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name). 07 I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past. Yes No 08 Are you currently a Saint Paul resident? Yes No Prefer not to answer 09 If you indicated "yes" as a current Saint Paul resident, please indicate your zip code. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04