What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Transportation Engineer position at Hennepin County, MN?
Salary : $79,746.63 - $119,619.95 Annually
Location : Medina, MN
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25TRNS649MN01
Department : Transportation Project Delivery
Division : Trans Design Division
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking a licensed Professional Transportation Engineer to join the Design division. This position will be responsible for performing design engineering functions and working through phases of project development for roadway reconstruction, retrofit, and spot safety improvement projects.
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Location and hours :
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340 (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 this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type :
This is a full-time, benefit-earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Professional Engineer (Level II) in the Engineer Series job class.
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Note : You must attach a resume as part of your application materials.
In this position, you will :
- 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 technical staff.
- Prepare and monitor project budgets and schedules; and manage resources and consultant contracts.
- Provide assistance to other divisions within the department as needed.
Need to have :
Nice to have :
Managing transportation projects and related tasks such as scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county, federal, state and municipal staff, public officials, and the general public.
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 with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
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 (log in as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact :
Marita Nguyen
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 :
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.
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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
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340 (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 this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
This position requires 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?
In which of the following field(s) do you have a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.
List your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) / certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
This position requires 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?
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.
Do you have four years or more of full-time equivalent engineering experience?
Briefly describe your engineering experience, referencing jobs listed in your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
Select the area(s) in which you have experience leading and designing projects. Check all that apply.
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Salary : $79,747 - $119,620
