Engineering Tech or Senior Engineering Tech

The Clay County Highway Department is now accepting applications to be considered for two open positions as an Engineering Tech OR a Senior Engineering Tech.

Date Posted: 2/18/2026

Application Deadline: Open until filled with a first review of applications on  3/13/2026.

Starting Salary Range: Engineering Tech: $30.28- $32.52 per hour

Full Salary Range: $30.28-$42.57

Starting Salary Range: Senior Engineering Tech: $33.36 -$35.86 per hour

Full Salary Range $33.36-$47.06

Status: Non-Exempt

This position will also be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package.  Information on Clay County’s insurance benefits can be found here: Fringe-Benefit-Summary_2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – ENGINEERING TECH

• Associate’s degree or a two-year college or technical school certification or degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field


• At least 1-3 years prior work-related experience.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Successfully complete a background investigation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – SENIOR ENGINEERING TECH

• Associate’s degree or a two-year college or technical school certification or degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.


• At least 5-8 years prior work-related experience.


• Valid driver’s license.


• MN/DOT Technical Certifications in the following area: Aggregate Production, Grading and Base I and II, Concrete Field Inspection I and II, Bituminous Street Inspection I, Bituminous Plant Inspection, Erosion Control Site Manager, Bridge Safety Inspection, Design of Storm Water Pollution Prevention, GPS Surveying, ADA Construction Site Management, ArcGIS Desktop I and AutoCAD/Civil 3D.


• Successfully complete a background investigation

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION, SUBMIT THESE MATERIALS**

• Clay County Application must be submitted for all County positions.


• Resume

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position’s duties include:

Assist in the design and inspection of multiple types of civil engineering construction projects.

• Develop environmental reports that ensure projects meet MN/DOT and Federal specifications.


• Prepare necessary documents and work with landowners to acquire right-of-way on projects.


• Act, or assist, the bridge safety inspector in the inspection of county and township projects.


• Develop reports that itemize daily, weekly and monthly construction active.


• Attend public meetings with landowners to explain key aspects of projects.


• Other duties as assigned.