Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works & Construction Lead

City of Hastings; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hastings, Minnesota, is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer to assist the City Engineer with public works improvements, project management, and construction oversight.

Responsibilities include directing staff and consultants, leading CAD and GIS workflows, supervising engineers, coordinating with other agencies, and maintaining design standards for city infrastructure. A PE license or EIT and MN registration within a year are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Three years of municipal street and utility construction management, inspection, and plan preparation experience
• One-year supervisory or project management experience
• AutoCAD 3D design software experience
• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certificate
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain within one year
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Direct staff, consultants, and contractors for the annual street and utility reconstruction program from preliminary investigation to public engagement, during engineering design, and through construction administration.
• Lead all CAD functions and maintain currency of CAD systems, data, and software functionality.
• Senior role in ensuring adequate construction observation of assigned public works improvements.
• Assist the City Engineer in preparing plans, specifications, bid advertisements, contracts, feasibility reports, and preliminary studies.
• Supervise the Engineer Technicians.
• Assist in preparing public informational items for the public affected by City reconstruction projects.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Public works

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering in Training (EIT) certificate

Minnesota PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

The City of Hastings, Minnesota, is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer to assist the City Engineer with public works improvements, project management, and construction oversight.

Responsibilities include directing staff and consultants, leading CAD and GIS workflows, supervising engineers, coordinating with other agencies, and maintaining design standards for city infrastructure. A PE license or EIT and MN registration within a year are preferred.