Engineering Technician I
Minneapolis
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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, Arc. Map, Maximo, Excel, etc.)Analyze sewer asset data using software such as Arc. Map / 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
Required 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.