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    Professional Transportation Engineer - Minneapolis, United States - Hennepin County, MN

    Hennepin County, MN
    Hennepin County, MN Minneapolis, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Salary: $76, $115,019.18 Annually

    Location : Medina, MN

    Job Type: Full-time

    Job Number: 24TRNS649MN14

    Department: Transportation Project Delivery

    Division: Trans Design Division

    Opening Date: 03/13/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Description

    Hennepin County's Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking multiple licensed Professional Transportation Engineers to join the Design division. These positions will be responsible for performing design engineering functions and working through phases of project development for roadway reconstruction, retrofit, and spot safety improvement projects.

    Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.For more information visit

    Location and hours:
    These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota minimum of one day per week), and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to the Public Works Facility. Typical business hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but may vary depending on projects. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

    New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

    About these position types:

    These are full-time, benefit-earning positions.

    These positions are internally classified as a Professional Engineer (Level II) in the Engineer Series job class.

    Click to view the job classification specification.

    In these positions, you will:
    • Serve as a project manager on consultant-designed capital improvement projects.
    • Serve as a project liaison for projects led by other agencies that are on, or affect, county infrastructure.
    • Prepare, supervise, and coordinate the development of preliminary layouts, final design plans, special provisions, cost estimates, engineering analysis, calculations, reports, and environmental documents for multimodal transportation projects.
    • Coordinate development of cooperative agreements with other agencies; work closely with other jurisdictions, committees, and project stakeholders to achieve project consent.
    • Present and lead discussions about transportation projects to elected officials, stakeholders, and the public.
    • Provide engineering oversight and guidance to staff and consultants.
    • Prepare and monitor project budgets and schedules; and manage resources and consultant contracts.
    • Provide assistance as needed to other divisions within the department.
    Need to have:
    • Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or other engineering field appropriate to the position and four years or more of professional engineering experience related to planning, designing, and implementing civil engineering projects.
    • Licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration or ability to obtain a Minnesota license within six months of hire.
    • A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a
    Nice to have:
    • Experience:
      • Leading and designing projects in the areas of complete streets, construction, drainage, environmental review, Minnesota State Aid/Federal Aid, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), project management, roadway design, safety, stakeholder involvement, and/or traffic.
      • Supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the work of technical staff.
      • Using MicroStation/GeoPak/Inroads/Openroads Designer, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Geographic Information System (GIS), Microsoft Office, or equivalent software applications.
      • Working with MnDOT and MnDOT State Aid.
      • Completing preliminary and final design engineering tasks.
      • Managing transportation projects.
  • Ability to:
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county, federal, state and municipal staff, public officials, and the general public.
    • Demonstrate examples of exhibiting high levels of organization and attention to documentation needs.
    • Coordinate work with county and contract staff for successful project completion.
    • Communicate and present technical and sensitive information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
    • Read and interpret MnDOT Standard Design Manuals and Technical Memos, construction plans, specifications, and other written forms.
    • Schedule, prioritize and balance several tasks.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
    • Note: You must attach a resume as part of your application materials to be considered for this position.

    About the department:

    We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration, and the responsible use of resources.

    About Hennepin County:
    Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goalsthat Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

    Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at

    Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

    Your future. Made here.

    This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

    Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until the vacancies are filled. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

    If you have any questions, please contact:
    Marita Nguyen

    #LI

    Why work here?

    Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
    • Meaningful work
    • Public service
    • Competitive pay
    • Work-life balance
    • Generous benefits
    • Opportunities to grow
    • Commitment to your success
    By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

    Visit our benefits page to learn more:

    If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

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    These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota minimum of one day per week), and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to the Public Works Facility. Typical business hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but may vary depending on projects. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

    A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

    Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    In which of the following field(s) do you have a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.
    • Civil engineering
    • Other engineering field appropriate to the position
    • Neither of the above
    03

    List your relevant completed education referencing school(s) attended, area(s) of study, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have any completed education, type "None" in the space provided.

    04

    These positions require a Professional Engineer licensure with the Minnesota Board of Registration or ability to obtain a Minnesota licensure within six months of hire. What is your current Professional Engineer licensing status?
    • I am licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration
    • I am licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state with the ability to obtain a licensure in Minnesota within six months of hire
    • I am not licensed as a Professional Engineer, but I am eligible for licensure within six months of hire
    • I am not licensed as a Professional Engineer at this time
    05

    List your Professional Engineer license(s) below including field(s) of engineering, status/expiration date, and license number. If you are not currently licensed, type "None" in the space provided.

    06

    How many full-time equivalent years of professional engineering experience do you have related to planning, designing, and implementing civil engineering projects?
    • I do not have this experience
    • Less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more
    07

    Briefly describe your professional engineering experience related to planning, designing, and implementing civil engineering projects, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

    08

    Select the area(s) in which you have experience leading and designing projects. Check all that apply.
    • Complete Streets (e.g. transit, pedestrian, bicycle, streetscape, landscape, and lighting)
    • Construction (e.g. inspection, testing, survey, methods and materials, documentation, coordination, and staging)
    • Drainage (e.g. surface drainage, storm sewer, and storm water treatment)
    • Environmental review (e.g. documents, mitigation, and noise analysis)
    • Geotechnical (e.g. soil analysis and pavement design)
    • MnDOT State Aid/Federal Aid (e.g. project development, design, and delivery in accordance with state/federal aid requirements.)
    • Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E)
    • Project management (e.g. scheduling, cost estimates, resource management, contract and consultant oversight, and coordination)
    • Roadway design (e.g. concept/preliminary/final work, geometry, vertical and horizontal alignments, design standards, and state aid requirements)
    • Safety (e.g. crash data, spot safety improvements, multi-modal safety focus)
    • Stakeholder involvement (e.g. engagement with public/agency/community partners/elected officials/advocacy groups)
    • Traffic (e.g. counts, forecasts, models, vehicle classifications, signals, signing, and striping)
    • Other experience leading and designing projects
    • None of the above
    09

    Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
    • College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
    • Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
    • Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
    • Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
    • Hennepin County job notification emails
    • Job fair or networking event
    • LinkedIn
    • Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
    • Professional association (job board or email)
    • Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
    • or
    • Other
    10

    For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

    Required Question
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