ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Background Investigation, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, Concrete, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Desktop PC, Driver's License, GPS (Global Positioning System), Pollution Prevention, Reporting Skills, Water Pollution
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
ADDITIONAL 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.