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.
