Engineering Technician Supervisor

Salary : $85,238.40 - $119,142.40 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-02090
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

We're hiring an Engineer Technician Supervisor for the Street Engineering and Construction Division of the Public Works Department. This position performs responsible supervisory and skilled engineering work in planning, investigating, designing, inspecting, administering, operating, and maintaining assigned public works facilities and projects. The position also coordinates construction projects with other agencies and develops contracts for public works projects.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Supervise, lead and train technical and administrative staff in sidewalks, street engineering and construction
• Administer and oversee permitting and licensing process for sidewalk permits
• Manage and oversee sidewalk complaint program, software, and related processes
• Administrator and oversee the use of infrastructure and construction software
• Manage and administer ADA compliance as part of the sidewalk program
• Administer and oversee ordinance permits and right-of-way permits for the division, along with associated plan reviews, agreements, and construction completion
• Oversee contract administration, work quality, specification compliance, and contractor performance
• Manage, update, and enforce construction specifications for all aspects street and utility construction
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Position Requirements
Thirty semester credits in courses acceptable toward an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering as offered by the U of M or equivalent.
AND
Two years of experience as a PW Technician III or equivalent, performing independent, advanced level field and office engineering technician work such as drafting, inspecting public infrastructure (including sewer or water systems), conducting utility plan review, permitting, construction cost estimating, or supervising survey crews.
For positions at the Asphalt plant:

Candidates for positions at the asphalt plant may qualify as noted above OR
With ten (10) years of experience as a Public Works Supervisor including at least 3 years as a Public Works Supervisor III or equivalent, performing supervision of construction and maintenance of public infrastructure and providing work direction in the field.

How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume
   • Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your resume. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and any attachments. You must submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire and any attachments by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening:Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email:

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

02

How do you best meet the qualifications for this position?

• Thirty semester credits towards an undergraduate in Civil Engineering and two years of experience as a Public Works Technician III
• Ten years of experience as a Public Works Supervisor including at least 3 years as a Public Works Supervisor III
• None of the above

03

Describe in detail your experience managing multiple high priority projects simultaneously. What methods or steps do you take to adhere to agreed upon timelines to ensure success of the projects?
04

Describe in detail your experience with leading a team or a project. How you have managed conflict on your team? What was the issue, how did you communicate to those involved, and what was the outcome? Please provide an example.
05

Which of the following do you have professional experience in?

• Managing, updating and enforcing construction specifications
• Contract administration, work quality, and contractor performance monitoring experience
• ADA compliance experience as part of construction or sidewalk construction work
• Permitting or licensing experience with sidewalk, ordinance and/or right-of-ways construction
• None of the above

06

In detail, please describe your experience in the previous question. Provide a specific example of an assignment, detailing your role and responsibilities.
07

Describe a time when you identified a compliance, quality, or specification issue on a public works or infrastructure project. What was your specific role, how did you evaluate or address the issue, who did you coordinate with, and what was the outcome?
08

RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

09

RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
10

I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

Required Question