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Senior Engineering Technician

This is a full-time position with seasonal overtime offering a starting wage of $27.44 per hour, increasing to $30.49 after six-months

Job Description

Under the direction of the County Engineer, performs engineering duties in the planning, surveying, design, drafting and construction inspection of county road, bridge, and culvert projects.  Performs technical skills in the inspection of construction projects to ensure their compliance with Iowa DOT standards and specifications; also performs manual, sub-professional work and leads the survey party.

Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by course work in advanced mathematics / completion of courses in technical engineering subjects.  Five years of construction inspection, surveying and or construction administration preferred.  The ability to read construction plans is a plus. 

Valid driver’s license required. 

Jackson County offers a full-benefit package including insurance, paid time off and IPERS Retirement!

Applications requested by December 31, 2025. 

Position will remain open until filled and may be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. 

Questions Contact:  Jayden Scheckel, County Engineer at 

563-652-4782 or jscheckel@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov

Pre-employment physical and background check required

Jackson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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