Salary: $49.74 - $59.39 Hourly
Location : City Hall/Community Center/Police - 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description
Performs intermediate technical work involving construction inspection, technical investigation, engineering design, CAD drafting, plan and specification preparation, permit review and compliance verification and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Project Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Performs all duties of the Engineering Technician III position. See the Engineering Technician III Job Description for additional responsibilities.
2. Verifies and documents existing conditions prior to commencement of construction activities.
3. Contacts property owners to notify them of imminent construction activities, to confirm utility service locations, and to coordinate ingress/egress constraints.
4. Performs monitoring and confirmation of adequate on-site inspection of developer/privately installed public facilities.
5. Performs direct on-site inspections and verifies compliance with approved plans and specifications for developer/privately installed public facilities when the developer has not provided adequate inspection or when the City has agreed to provide inspection services.
6. Inspects work performed within public rights-of-way, public easements, and other public property to verify compliance with permit requirements.
7. Performs on-site inspection and verification of compliance with grading permit requirements, standards, and stipulations.
8. Maintains daily diary of project and inspection related activities; provides detailed notations of all elements of a project constructed in variance with the approved plans.
9. Coordinates the activities of the city's material testing consultants with the contractors' operations.
10. Assists in investigative and survey activities.
11. Assists in design and plan preparation; plots existing condition planimetry, profiles, and cross section; prepares and checks design computations; prepares preliminary layouts and designs for public improvement projects under consideration; prepares quantity takeoffs and preliminary cost estimates; assists the project engineers in developing the contract specifications and final cost estimates for proposed public improvement projects.
12. Assists in construction staking activities as needed.
13. Records maintenance; transfers as-built information from field plans to permanent office original drawings.
14. Assists with annual bridge inspection program within the city.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates/Technical degree with coursework in Civil Engineering, survey-related, or related field and AT LEAST 2 years of practical experience in construction, engineering, survey work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 2 certification by MnDOT in bituminous street, concrete field and grading and base within one year
• Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification by MnDOT in bituminous plant, bridge construction, or signals & lighting
• Certified landscape specialist
• Certification by the University of MN in erosion & sediment control

Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Construction techniques and materials used in construction projects
• Sound engineering and construction techniques and practices
• Terminology, methods, practices and techniques of civil engineering;

Ability to:

• Make arithmetic calculations
• Accurately estimate project costs
• Plan and supervise the work of construction crews and inspect their work
• Detect inferior work and enforce construction standards and specifications
• Understand and work from oral and written instructions and sketches
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and associates

Skilled in:

• The use of construction and engineering equipment;

Physical Requirements:

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires walking and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities;

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
Job Posting Opens:8/6Job Posting Closes:8/30Application Review:8/31 - 9/9 First Round Interviews:Week of 9/14Second Round Interviews (if needed):Week of 9/21Offer: Week of 9/21Backgrounds:End of SeptemberStart:Early/Mid-October
Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications?
If this role interests you, but you're unsure about meeting all the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think, and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.

How to Apply:

1. Click "Apply" at the top of the page before the closing date.
2. Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links):
   • Resume
   • Cover Letter
3. Questions? Contact Human Resources at

Hiring Process:

• Open Job Posting: Requisition is open and accepting applications.
• Selection Process: Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and/or assessments. You'll be notified if selected.
• Pre-Employment Screening: This may include a driver's license, a criminal history background check, a drug test, a physical exam, a work assessment or simulation, and, if education-based, proof of qualifications.

Contact Us:
For position-related questions, email Katie Xiong at

Veteran's Preference:
Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.

01

Are you a graduate from a technical school with a certified program in civil engineering or related field? If Yes, please specify.
02

How many years of practical experience working with a municipal engineering department or a consulting engineering firm do you have?

• None
• Less than two
• More than two but less than five
• More than five but less than ten
• Ten or more years

03

Do you currently have or have the ability to obtain Level 2 certification by the Minnesota Department of Transportation in Bituminous Street, Concrete Field and Grading & Base within one year of hire?

• Yes
• No

04

Please list any MnDOT certifications you currently have including applicable level.
05

What, if any, University of Minnesota certifications do you currently have (please check all that apply):

• Erosion & Sediment Control - Construction Installer
• Erosion & Sediment Control - Construction Site Management
• None

06

Please describe any additional related training or certifications.
07

Please describe your civil engineering experience and highlight your involvement with a municipal engineering department or a consulting engineering firm and how you have worked in the different areas of municipal engineering. Include years of experience and responsibilities.
08

Please describe your experience working with various public agencies. Include years of experience, responsibilities, and the type of agencies you have worked with.
09

Please describe any related software experience such as Microsoft Suite, project management, CAD or pavement management.
10

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question