Highway Project Engineer

Steele County; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA/VEBA contributions

Pension plan (PERA)

Paid time off

COLA/pay increases

Job summary

Steele County is seeking a Project Engineer to provide professional civil engineering duties including survey, design, staking, and inspection of highway construction projects. You will guide engineering technicians and serve as the public's primary contact for County projects.

The role requires a Bachelor in Civil Engineering (or related field) or an Associate’s with two years municipal experience, plus 4+ years highway/bridge experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field.
• Or an Associate’s degree with two years municipal engineering experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey, design, staking and inspection of highway projects.
• Prepare base drawings from survey data and field notes using CADD.
• Conduct hydraulic analyses and risk assessments for projects.
• Prepare plans, estimates and contract proposals.
• Provide guidance to engineering technicians and communicate with the public.
• Assist with permits, right-of-way and bridge scour analysis.
• Manage contracts with contractors and consultants; oversee data evaluation.

Skills

Survey data entry

CADD drafting

Hydraulic analysis

Easement acquisition

Construction design

Cost estimation

Public outreach

Contract management

Data evaluation

Permit coordination

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Associate in Civil Engineering + 2 years experience

Tools

CADD drafting software

Job description

Job Duties

Under the direction of the County Engineer, the Project Engineer is responsible for providing professional civil and engineering duties to include, but are not limited to: survey, design, staking and inspection of construction projects; assisting, training and guiding engineering technicians in highway design, engineering principles, practices and procedures, determination of data collection needs, geometrics, pavement design, hydraulic design, signing and striping design, traffic control layouts, interpreting State and Federal regulations, preparation of environmental permits or reports, determining right of way needs; assisting with highway permit reviews, and additional tasks as assigned.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Imports survey data into CADD drafting and design software and prepares base topographic drawing using survey data and field notes.
• Performs hydraulic analysis and risk assessments for culvert replacement plans.
• Performs title searches and prepares easement acquisition forms for construction projects.
• Performs construction project design using CADD drafting and design software.
• Prepares construction plan documents, project cost estimates, special provisions and contract proposals.
• Provides assistance, training and guidance to engineering technicians.
• Serves as primary contact to the public for County projects.
• Prepares projects for advertisement and bidding.
• Performs construction project inspection and maintains daily records of construction activities, as needed.
• Performs construction material testing and computations on project site.
• Manage contracts for construction contractors, design consultants, and other engineering related professional services.
• Assist County Engineer and Public Works Director with research and data evaluation for development of Highway Capital Improvement Plan.
• Assist in distribution, receipt, review and issuance of Highway Department permit applications.
• Assist with bridge scour analysis and bride load rating calculation of existing bridges.
• Assist with warrant analysis for traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with staff, contractors, suppliers, local officials and the public.

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or closely related field - - OR - - Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field plus two years of municipal (city, county, state) engineering experience.

Minimum Experience Required

• 4+ years related highway/bridge design and construction experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a standard background check

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$78,686.00 - $100,276.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55060

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

71269

Job Benefits

• Steele County will contribute to HSA/VEBA $1,700 for single or $3,500 for family (if you elect to pay for our Medical insurance that is provided by Medica); other benefits that are available include dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation plan, pension plan through PERA, Minnesota Paid Leave, employee assistance program, paid time off, etc. Cost of living adjustment (COLA) and pay increases per personnel policy.