Job Details

Salary: $41.36 - $53.14 Hourly
Location : Brooklyn Park, MN
Job Type: Regular Full-Time Benefit Eligible (40 Hours)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00024-MR
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Division: O&M/Engineering
Opening Date: 02/19/2026
Closing Date: 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
Vacancies: 1
Address: City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN
Posting Type: Open to the public

Position Summary

The Engineering Technician performs technical civil engineering support work involving the preparation, production, and editing of plans, layouts, and related documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D based on field surveys and engineering data. This position serves as an on-site inspector for local, state, and federal construction projects, ensuring work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and safety standards while maintaining public safety. The Engineering Technician also assists with data collection and recordkeeping related to traffic engineering and supports the preparation of traffic control, signing and striping plans, safety studies, and warrant analyses.

In addition, the Engineering Technician functions as a subject matter expert and cross-functional resource for geographic and infrastructure data management. This role anticipates, collects, analyzes, and maintains accurate digital records of construction, maintenance, and geospatial information, ensuring the integrity of GIS and infrastructure databases. The position leads efforts to improve workflows through the implementation of digital tools and solutions, including the development of ArcGIS Online maps, field maps, and applications. The Engineering Technician establishes new data collection and analysis methods, maintains infrastructure and GIS network records, and provides recommendations to management on strategies, operational processes, and system improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs the preparation, production, editing of plans, layouts from field surveys & other civil engineering related documents using AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Manages and inspects local, state, and federal projects on site ensuring work is done per specifications while maintaining public safety. Monitors traffic control for private projects permitted along public roadways within the City.
• Designs street/utility projects, from point files/survey figures, alignments, watermain design, sanitary design, storm design, profiles, surfaces, assemblies, corridors, cross sections, plan notes, signing and striping, traffic control, quantity take off, details, and SWPPP's.
• Responsibility of maintaining asset inventories of all utility systems for our in-house locating services.
• Uses mapping software to gather and analyze spatial data and design digital maps, field apps, and dashboards for use by management and field personnel.
• Subject matter expert and cross-functional leader who anticipates, collects, analyzes and catalogs geographic and maintenance activity changes and maintains very accurate digital databases that house geospatial information.
• Prepare cost estimates for local, state, and federal projects.
• Manage cartograph asset management system, serving as a liaison establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public.
• Support the O&M leadership team in developing reports and coordinating operation division projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
Associate degree in civil engineering or closely related field.

Experience
Three (3) years of experience in the engineering field.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Certifications required within 6 months of hire:
  • MNDOT Certifications (Aggregate Production, Concrete Field, Bituminous Street, Grading and Base, Signal & Lighting).
  • AutoCAD.
• Certifications required within 1 year of hire:
  • Erosion/Sediment Control (Construction Installer, Construction Site Management, Construction Designer).

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, ADA Compliance, construction work zone safety.
• Safety program training (confined space, winter safety, blood borne pathogens, ergonomics, PPE).
• Thorough knowledge of City and department policies and procedures; knowledge of Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and licensure requirements pertaining to engineering.
• Knowledge of safety principles; knowledge of and skill in personnel management techniques.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software.
• Ability to read and understand maps, records, drawings, and plans.
• Ability to work and think independently and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work productively, efficiently, and safely.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public courteously and tactfully.
• Ability to follow and promote safe work practices.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and?satisfaction.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.
• Five (5) years of AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience and proficiency.
• Five (5) years of road, watermain, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer construction observation experience.
• Two (2) years of experience working with ArcGIS.
• Two (2) years of experience with Minnesota State Aid (MSA) construction projects.
• MNDOT Construction Certifications.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in technical engineering work in the office and field, including drafting using AutoCAD, engineering calculations, surveying and inspection work.
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s).
• Experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Work Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City's Alternative Work Arrangement policy. Summer operations are 100% field-based, requiring full-time outdoor or on-site presence.
• Position is a full-time, non-union, non-exempt position subject to a flexible schedule that includes a standard eight (8)-hour work day, Monday through Friday. Due to construction project deadlines during the summer months, this position will require the ability to work weekends or outside of regularly scheduled hours as needed.
• Work is performed in the office and in the field.
• Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office.
• Work is light duty and sedentary with ability to lift, carry, or move 10 pounds regularly/occasionally. Extensive keyboarding may put incumbent at risk for repetitive motion injury.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbing.
• This position must be able to deal with difficult or hostile individuals.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values, and Goals
Additional Information

Resume Requested
To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to attach a resume to their application to be considered for this position.

Department/Division Public Works / Engineering

Anticipated Hiring Wage $41.36- $46.41 Hourly

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-###-#### or via e-mail at
Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.
01

Which level best describes your highest level of education in Civil Engineering or a closely related degree.

• No degree
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Degree in unrelated field

02

Which level best describes your progressively responsible years of experience in the field of Civil engineering?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you possess a valid Class "D" Minnesota driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you available to work weekends or outside of regularly scheduled hours, as needed?

• Yes
• No

05

What level best describes your experience with construction observation of road, watermain, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer construction projects?

• No experience to less than 1 years
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

06

Which level best describes your experience with construction observation of Minnesota State Aid (MSA) projects?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

07

Which level best describes your experience in utilizing AutoCAD and Civil 3D for the design of road, trail, or utility projects?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

08

Which level best describes your experience with Minnesota State Aid (MSA) construction projects?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

09

Which level best describes your experience with ArcGIS?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

10

Do you have MNDOT Construction Certification? If yes, please attach a copy to your application materials.

• Yes
• No

11

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

• None apply
• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk Alumni
• Other

12

If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.
13

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Russian
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Lao
• None of the Above

Required Question