Lead Engineering Specialist – Transportation Projects

Dakota County, Minnesota; Empire (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota County in Empire, Minnesota seeks a Principal Engineering Specialist in the Transportation Department to lead county road, trail, and bridge projects. This role requires strong CAD skills, leadership, and the ability to manage state and federal aid projects according to plans and specifications.

Ideal candidates will have the education/experience listed, obtain MN DOT certifications within one year, and hold a valid driver license. It is a full-time position with field and office duties.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Civil Engineering or Surveying AND 4 years of highway construction and/or survey related experience.
• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field AND 3 years of highway construction and/or survey related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience specifically related to the highway construction and/or survey field to total 5 years.
• Valid Driver License

Responsibilities

• Lead project management of County road, trail, and bridge projects.
• Coordinate state and federal aid projects and ensure construction per plans and specifications.
• Proficient with CAD and problem solving to make independent decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering or related

Technical certificate in Civil Engineering Technology or related

Driver License

Tools

CAD

Job description

Dakota County in Empire, Minnesota seeks a Principal Engineering Specialist in the Transportation Department to lead county road, trail, and bridge projects. This role requires strong CAD skills, leadership, and the ability to manage state and federal aid projects according to plans and specifications.

Ideal candidates will have the education/experience listed, obtain MN DOT certifications within one year, and hold a valid driver license. It is a full-time position with field and office duties.