The engineering aid is responsible for gathering field data for all road and bridge construction projects and to design them in accordance with all current Federal, State and Local regulations, rules and standards and then monitor construction progress and inspect all construction materials, methods, and quantities to ensure complete compliance with the plans, specifications and bid documents.

Responsibilities

• Work on survey crew gathering field survey data using a total stations and review for completeness and accuracy.
• Transfer this data to computer using GPS data collection software.
• Assist with design and preparation of construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Calculate construction item quantities.
• Conduct construction staking.
• Inspect and test construction materials and assist in inspection of construction projects.
• Document construction and material inspections.

Miscellaneous office/shop assignments

• Maintains a clean/organized vehicle.
• Occasional janitorial duties as needed.
• Any other administrative, maintenance, or engineering duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Recommends improvements to engineering processes and procedures.
• Uses measures to assess how well a job is done.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities for maximum efficiency.
• Works in an organized manner.
• Demonstrates sufficient technical skills and knowledge to perform all parts of the job effectively, efficiently and safely.
• Exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Aware of and able to respond to financial or budget information and impacts.
• Produces an accurate work product.
• Requires minimal supervision in performing the position responsibilities.
• Takes a personal responsibility to keep abreast of emerging technologies, changes and developments in position area.
• Recommends and implements new technologies and techniques.
• Builds constructive and effective relationships.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and work environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to help across departments or projects when needed or asked.
• Responds promptly, accurately and courteously to requests from others.
• Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships that support a cohesive, inclusive, supportive environment within the work area and countywide.
• Presents ideas effectively in formal and informal situations.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
• Keeps supervisor and co-workers well informed.
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Informs supervisor of progress, possible problems, decisions and status of projects.
• Presents numerical information accurately and effectively.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.
• Assumes responsibility to follow through on assignments making sure they are fully completed.
• Comes to work on time and has a reliable attendance record.
• Takes responsibility for a full day’s work.
• Can be relied upon to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Is consistent and dependable in their responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Attending or will be attending a 2- or 4-year degree college.
• Valid class “D” Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet computer applications
• Physical ability to stop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and lift up to 50 pounds