Engineering Technician/Senior Engineering Technician

Salary : $76,377.60 - $107,390.40 AnnuallyLocation : Rosemount, MNJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2026-010Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 02/26/2026 Position SummaryThis position is posted open until filled with the first review of applications to begin on March 23, 2026.The Engineering Technician/Senior Engineering Technician will support the planning, delivery, and oversight of infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on street and right-of-way improvements. This role assists the City Engineer with engineering design, inspections, asset management, and data analysis to guide maintenance strategies, capital planning, and budgeting. The position also coordinates with other departments, contractors, and developers to ensure projects comply with City standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.The Senior Engineering Technician is distinguished from the Engineering Technician as work is performed with less supervision and greater independence. Additional engineering support responsibilities/projects requiring the application of knowledge, skills, and abilities of a broader, more complex level may be assigned. The Senior Engineering Technician will have considerable experience in engineering design, plan implementation and construction operations as defined in the minimum requirements.Essential Duties Recommends appropriate maintenance procedures on street repairs and construction; analyzes pavement condition data and assists with recommending maintenance to the City Engineer.Assists with preparation of plans for engineering projects including plans, specifications and estimates. Evaluate pavement condition ratings; ensures data entry in asset management (Cartegraph) for maintenance and capital project when completed.Reviews and updates City's specifications under the guidance and direction of the City Engineer.Leads staff efforts in tracking and collection of record drawing as-built information from private development project engineers and reviews them for compliance with City standards and expectations, coordinating with and assisting GIS staff with drawing and attribute data entry in GIS platforms.Maintains the project tracking application with accurate updates to project status, contact details, and milestone timelines; creates new project areas in GIS and assigns all necessary attributes.Inspects seal coat, rout and seal, pavement markings, fog seal, mill and overlay projects; inspects utility connections and site improvements on redevelopment projects.Maintains project records and asset data for street and parking lot maintenance and reconstruction projects; produces cost estimates with data to meet annual budget requirements and long-range capital planning.Reviews pavement conditions data provided by third party contractor for consistency and significant changes of public streets; enters data into Cartegraph to provide pavement rating index.Maintains GIS map and database of State Aid mileage categories for annual Certification of Mileage; assists City Engineer with submittal of State Aid NEEDS updates and MnDOT pay requests.Works with the Finance Department to update and verify annual public infrastructure values for public and private projects, using final construction payment information and overhead costs.Assists with financial tracking and close out of public and private projects to include analysis of developer securities, recommending escrow reductions and preparing project fund close out for City Engineer approval; assists with preparation of subdivision/development calculations.Set up traffic counters, analyze data and generates reports as directed; serves on Traffic Safety Committee; remains current on applicable traffic control standards and guidance documents (e.g. MN MUTCD).Reviews and approves permits for work in the rights-of-way (ROW) and inspects completed work.Responds to public inquires and concerns related to engineering and construction matters.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skills.General knowledge of civil engineering practices and procedures.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).Knowledge of GIS databases.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate across organizational levels. QualificationsMinimum QualificationsEngineering Technician ($36.72 - $45.94)Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field One year of experience in engineering design, plan implementation or constructions operations OR equivalent combination of education and experience.Valid Driver's LicenseSenior Engineering Technician ($41.26 - $51.62)Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or a related fieldThree to five years of experience with engineering design, plan implementation, and construction operations, or equivalent combination of education and experienceValid Driver's LicenseDesirable QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.Five years of experience in a municipal engineering department.Minnesota Department of Transportation Bituminous Steet Inspector Certification, Concrete Field Inspector Certification and/or Grading and Base Inspector Certification.Knowledge of and experienced with conducting Pavement Condition Ratings.Knowledge of and experience with traffic counting equipment (Diamond Omega preferred).Working ConditionsPhysical Requirements and Activity This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, walking and sitting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions.Sensory RequirementsWork requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.Sensory UtilizationWork requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.Environmental ConditionsWork occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The City of Rosemount is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWhy work for the City of Rosemount? Employees enjoy:A Family Friendly Work EnvironmentWellness IncentivesTraining OpportunitiesEducational IncentivesPromotion of Innovative IdeasService RecognitionTeam EnvironmentAnd More!The City of Rosemount's full-time employees enjoy a generous benefit package that includes health, dental, life, and disability insurances as well as PERA pension; employees also receive paid sick, vacation, and holiday leave.Part-time employees that qualify may also participate in the PERA pension program.01 Why are you interested in the Engineering Technician/Senior Engineering Technician position and working for the City of Rosemount? 02 Do you have a valid Driver's License? Yes No 03 Which of the following best describes your level of education? High school diploma or equivalent GED Less than 2-year post-secondary training Completion of a 2-year program or degree Completion of a 4-year program or degree Completion of a master's degree or higher None of the above 04 Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree? Civil Engineering or a closely related field A field not related to the above. I do not have a degree 05 Which of the following best describes your experience in engineering design, plan implementation, or construction operations? No Experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 - 3 years' experience 4 - 6 years' experience 7 or more years' of experience 06 Do you possess any of the following Minnesota Department of Transportation Technical Certifications? (Mark all that apply) Bituminous Street Inspector Concrete Field Inspector Grade and Base Inspector 07 Please indicate which of the following you have experience with, check all that apply: GIS Software Asset Management Software Municipal experience working in an engineering department Construction inspection or survey work Traffic Counting Software 08 Please list any additional skills, knowledge, or experience that makes you uniquely qualified or suited for this position. (Enter "NA" if not applicable) 09 ELECTION OF VETERAN'S PREFERENCE The City of Rosemount awards preference to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 197.455. Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached the appropriate documentation. Documents MUST be provided by attaching them to this application. Qualified veteran means: a citizen of the United States or a resident alien who has been separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States: *after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days, or; *by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty, or; *who has met the minimum active duty requirement as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, title 38, section 3.12a, or; *who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 95-202. Active military service must be certified by the United States secretary of defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the secretary. Veteran's preference may be used by the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who, because of the disability, is unable to qualify. You must submit a copy of your DD214 or other military documents to substantiate the service information requested on this form. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD214, and the veteran's FL802 or death certificate. You are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran. Additional preference is awarded to qualified disabled veterans. In addition to your DD214, disabled veterans must also supply form FL802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Claims not accompanied by proper documentation will not be processed. Documentation must be received, if your supporting documentation is not submitted Veteran's Preference Points will not be awarded. No Honorably Discharged Veteran Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran Spouse of Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran Spouse of Deceased Veteran Spouse of Deceased Disabled Veteran Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02