Engineering Technician

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 505 South Court Street, Fergus Falls, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 37:08/26
Department: Highway
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 4:30 PM Central


Description


Otter Tail County is accepting applications for an Engineering Technician in the Highway Department. The purpose of the Engineering Technician position is to provide, maintain, and improve on a safe and efficient transportation system for the residents and visitors to Otter Tail County. Individual work assignments include planning, designing, surveying and providing right-of-way, managing and inspecting Otter Tail County road construction sites, projects, bridges, and drainage ditches.

Examples of Duties

• Coordinates highway and bridge improvement projects by preparing construction plans; generating and/or updating drawings, sketches, charts, and maintaining information as necessary
• Provides records, maps and related documents to contractors and homeowners; provides information as necessary
• Surveys construction sites; calculates grades; determines boundary lines; and identifies technical problems
• Performs routine inspections of sites to gather information and monitor progress
• Maintains logs and records related to daily activities; maintains databases and files
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with others, be courteous and helpful
• Possesses the ability and willingness to follow rules, policies, and directives
• Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position
• May assist with duties and responsibilities as outlined in the County Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan.

Minimum Qualifications


Education & Experience
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or four (4) years civil engineering experience.

Licenses/Certifications
Valid driver's license
MnDOT Aggregate Production and Grading & Base Tester certifications (or the ability to obtain within two years of hire) for Engineering Technician l

Supplemental Information


This position is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30 p.m. The starting salary is dependent upon qualifications. The 2026 salary range is listed below.

Engineering Technician l: $27.42 - $41.13
Engineering Technician ll: $29.69 - $44.53
Engineering Technician lll: $32.50 - $48.76
The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalists will be invited to interview. Prior to hire, finalist will be required to pass a background investigation and reference check. A standard 12-month probationary period applies.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click on desired job title, then the "Apply" link. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted.

When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete.

Veterans Preference
Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.

Background Investigation
All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant.

Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.

Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace.

Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Otter Tail County provides an attractive benefit package for regular full-time employees, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Regular full-time employees can expect to accrue holiday, sick, and vacation leave benefits. In addition, employees receive professional development opportunities.
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The following questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and experience and is used to determine advancement in the hiring process. Be sure that your responses are thorough and complete. If a question asks for education and experience that you have already stated in the employment application, it is still important to answer the question thoroughly on the questionnaire.
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Do you have an Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or four years of civil engineering experience?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience as it pertains to the construction and inspection of highways and bridges.
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Describe your experience as it pertains to construction surveying of highways and bridges.
06


Describe your experience as it pertains to Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ArcGIS or other engineering software and engineering equipment.
07


Describe your experience with highway right-of-way acquisition.
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Do you have any of the following Mn/DOT Inspection Certifications? Check all that apply.

• None
• Aggregate Production
• Grading & Base Tester
• Bituminous Plant Tester & Inspector
• Bituminous Street
• Concrete Plant
• Concrete Field Tester
• SWPPP Design
• SWPPP Site Management
• SWPPP Installer
• Bridge Construction
• Bridge Team Leader

09


Are you bilingual? If you are bilingual, indicate the language(s) you speak and your skill level. Also tell us whether you can speak fluently, read/or write the language(s).
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Have you included your entire work history on this employment application? Do not mark your application "see resume". Not including your entire work history will render your application incomplete.
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How did you hear about this job opportunity? Check all that apply.

• Otter Tail County Website
• Minnesota Works Website
• Newspaper
• Social Media
• Word of Mouth
• Other

Required Question