Lakeville Liquor
The City of Lakeville is looking for a versatile
Engineering Technician
to join our team. This role offers the perfect blend of high-level AutoCAD design and hands‑on field work, giving you the opportunity to see interesting and challenging municipal projects from the first topographic survey to the final construction inspection.
If you are a problem‑solver who enjoys working outdoors as much as in the office, and you thrive on building positive relationships with contractors and the community, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
Design & Draft : Use AutoCAD to develop roadway alignments, surface models, and detailed cross‑sections for vital public infrastructure.
Field Operations : Perform topographic surveys, construction staking and as‑built surveys ensuring projects are built to plan and city specifications.
On‑Site Inspection : Act as the City’s eyes and ears on construction sites, ensuring contractors meet safety and quality standards while managing pay vouchers and project records.
Public Liaison : Communicate project impacts clearly to residents and business owners, ensuring the community stays informed and engaged.
What You Bring
Technical Expertise : Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and civil engineering principles.
Communication Skills : A knack for explaining technical details to non‑technical people and maintaining professional relationships with various stakeholders.
Adaptability : A willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet project deadlines.
2026 Salary Range is $36.08‑46.69
Design
Design roadway and public infrastructure improvements using AutoCAD by establishing line and grade and developing cross‑sections.
Draft and edit specifications for municipal improvement projects in conformance with City standard specifications and policies.
Develop surface terrain models of existing and proposed conditions using AutoCAD.
Assist with preparation of bidding documents for public roads, trails, utilities, and other public infrastructure projects.
Complete preliminary designs, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates and prepare engineering reports to assist in the planning and implementation of projects.
Survey
Assist with and/or gather preliminary and topographic surveys.
Assist with and/or provide construction control and stake as needed to provide contractors with information required to construct public improvements as laid out in the plans.
Locate and/or identify property irons, check GIS database and legal descriptions for easements, assessments, property splits and other related matters.
Inspection
Assist with and/or performs construction administration on municipal projects, provide on‑site inspection to ensure that all work is constructed in conformance with the plans and specifications and City standards.
Assist with and/or maintains accurate record keeping, pay voucher development and other documentation and reports as associated with municipal projects. This could include municipal state aid and/or federal aid funded projects.
Ability to function as a liaison between the public, businesses, small utilities, contractors and City personnel.
Assist with the City’s Pavement Management Program. This includes annual pavement inspection and data collection for the City’s streets, parking lots and trail systems.
Performs other work as required and assigned.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co‑workers, contractors, public agencies, consultants and the general public.
Problem solving and decision‑making skills must be used to address the needs of the work while knowing when to enlist direction from their immediate supervisor when appropriate.
The employee must have sufficient strength, mobility, and agility to perform frequent field survey and construction inspection work including: repetitive bending, stooping, and kneeling; ability to reach with hands and arms; long periods of walking and standing; lifting and carrying necessary equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; use of hands to handle equipment, tools, and objects; ability to traverse areas of uneven or excavated ground and steep embankments.
Work is performed in both office and field settings. Office work is performed under moderately quiet conditions. Fieldwork is mostly performed on construction sites with exposure to weather conditions, dust, dirt, loud noise, traffic, exhaust fumes, and moving heavy equipment.
Must notify the Senior Construction Representative and/or Public Works Coordinator of project status and any significant issues that occur in the field.
Must be able to communicate scope of project to property owners, keeping them informed of status of the project and its impact on their property.
Works closely with contractors and material suppliers to ensure correct fabrication of structures.
SCHEDULE, WORKING HOURS AND OTHER CONDITIONS
Subject to a standard eight (8) hour workday and forty (40) hour work week.
Work schedule (hours and days) are subject to change based on work tasks and Division needs.
Position is subject to after‑hours and emergencies which include evenings until 8 P.M. and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, including State and Federal rules and regulations, as applied to the construction of public works projects.
Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as computer‑assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to provide and communicate technical engineering information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Completion of a two‑year post‑secondary program from an accredited institution in civil engineering, land surveying, or related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient skills in the use of AutoCAD for the design and plan preparation of public infrastructure.
Proficient skills in the use of GPS/robotic survey equipment for the gathering of topographic field surveys, development of model of existing terrain and establishing line and grade control and related construction field staking.
Experience in civil engineering, land surveying, or related field.
Experience in municipal construction site inspection and contract administration.
Ability to provide and communicate technical engineering information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and University of Minnesota Certification in Erosion & Stormwater Management certifications.
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Engineering Technician
to join our team. This role offers the perfect blend of high-level AutoCAD design and hands‑on field work, giving you the opportunity to see interesting and challenging municipal projects from the first topographic survey to the final construction inspection.
If you are a problem‑solver who enjoys working outdoors as much as in the office, and you thrive on building positive relationships with contractors and the community, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
Design & Draft : Use AutoCAD to develop roadway alignments, surface models, and detailed cross‑sections for vital public infrastructure.
Field Operations : Perform topographic surveys, construction staking and as‑built surveys ensuring projects are built to plan and city specifications.
On‑Site Inspection : Act as the City’s eyes and ears on construction sites, ensuring contractors meet safety and quality standards while managing pay vouchers and project records.
Public Liaison : Communicate project impacts clearly to residents and business owners, ensuring the community stays informed and engaged.
What You Bring
Technical Expertise : Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and civil engineering principles.
Communication Skills : A knack for explaining technical details to non‑technical people and maintaining professional relationships with various stakeholders.
Adaptability : A willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet project deadlines.
2026 Salary Range is $36.08‑46.69
Design
Design roadway and public infrastructure improvements using AutoCAD by establishing line and grade and developing cross‑sections.
Draft and edit specifications for municipal improvement projects in conformance with City standard specifications and policies.
Develop surface terrain models of existing and proposed conditions using AutoCAD.
Assist with preparation of bidding documents for public roads, trails, utilities, and other public infrastructure projects.
Complete preliminary designs, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates and prepare engineering reports to assist in the planning and implementation of projects.
Survey
Assist with and/or gather preliminary and topographic surveys.
Assist with and/or provide construction control and stake as needed to provide contractors with information required to construct public improvements as laid out in the plans.
Locate and/or identify property irons, check GIS database and legal descriptions for easements, assessments, property splits and other related matters.
Inspection
Assist with and/or performs construction administration on municipal projects, provide on‑site inspection to ensure that all work is constructed in conformance with the plans and specifications and City standards.
Assist with and/or maintains accurate record keeping, pay voucher development and other documentation and reports as associated with municipal projects. This could include municipal state aid and/or federal aid funded projects.
Ability to function as a liaison between the public, businesses, small utilities, contractors and City personnel.
Assist with the City’s Pavement Management Program. This includes annual pavement inspection and data collection for the City’s streets, parking lots and trail systems.
Performs other work as required and assigned.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co‑workers, contractors, public agencies, consultants and the general public.
Problem solving and decision‑making skills must be used to address the needs of the work while knowing when to enlist direction from their immediate supervisor when appropriate.
The employee must have sufficient strength, mobility, and agility to perform frequent field survey and construction inspection work including: repetitive bending, stooping, and kneeling; ability to reach with hands and arms; long periods of walking and standing; lifting and carrying necessary equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; use of hands to handle equipment, tools, and objects; ability to traverse areas of uneven or excavated ground and steep embankments.
Work is performed in both office and field settings. Office work is performed under moderately quiet conditions. Fieldwork is mostly performed on construction sites with exposure to weather conditions, dust, dirt, loud noise, traffic, exhaust fumes, and moving heavy equipment.
Must notify the Senior Construction Representative and/or Public Works Coordinator of project status and any significant issues that occur in the field.
Must be able to communicate scope of project to property owners, keeping them informed of status of the project and its impact on their property.
Works closely with contractors and material suppliers to ensure correct fabrication of structures.
SCHEDULE, WORKING HOURS AND OTHER CONDITIONS
Subject to a standard eight (8) hour workday and forty (40) hour work week.
Work schedule (hours and days) are subject to change based on work tasks and Division needs.
Position is subject to after‑hours and emergencies which include evenings until 8 P.M. and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, including State and Federal rules and regulations, as applied to the construction of public works projects.
Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as computer‑assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to provide and communicate technical engineering information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Completion of a two‑year post‑secondary program from an accredited institution in civil engineering, land surveying, or related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient skills in the use of AutoCAD for the design and plan preparation of public infrastructure.
Proficient skills in the use of GPS/robotic survey equipment for the gathering of topographic field surveys, development of model of existing terrain and establishing line and grade control and related construction field staking.
Experience in civil engineering, land surveying, or related field.
Experience in municipal construction site inspection and contract administration.
Ability to provide and communicate technical engineering information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and University of Minnesota Certification in Erosion & Stormwater Management certifications.
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