Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

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.