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Location : Medina, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24TRNS165FM046
Department: Transportation Project Delivery
Division: Trans Construction
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The Construction division of Hennepin County's Transportation department is seeking a Graduate Construction Engineer. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a strong interest in transportation projects, from pedestrian ramps to highway reconstruction, then you should consider working at Hennepin County Public Works. The position offers you the opportunity to learn about transportation projects and collaborate with other civil engineers, technicians, designers, and planners. We offer excellent benefits along with multiple opportunities for advancement. Upon receiving the Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, you would be eligible for promotion to a Professional Engineer position.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. During construction season, this position will work at various Hennepin County sites or in the office, and hybrid during the winter season as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. While this position is 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 $500toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Graduate Engineer (Level I) in the Engineer series job class. Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
Need to have:
Nice to have:Graduate of an accredited university, providing to take the MN state board test. The ability to acquire a PE within four years.
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 goals -- that 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.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Fahad Mansoor
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.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
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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The requirements for this position are:
This position is hybrid and will be performed at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. During construction season, this position will work at various Hennepin County sites or in the office, and hybrid during the winter season as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
The ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The ability to navigate rough terrain, working outdoors in extreme temperatures.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
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Select the field(s) in which you hold a bachelor's degree or higher: check all that apply.
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Select the highest degree you have completed in the field(s) you selected above.
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Describe your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits/certificate(s)/degree(s) earned, and your year of graduation. If you do not have education relevant to this position, type "None" in the space provided.
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Which of the following best describes your status?
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How many years of experience do you have working as an EIT or PE?
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Describe your experience working as an EIT or PE, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Did you graduate from an ABET accredited university, which provides eligibility to take the MN state board test?Click here for more info.
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Do you have the ability to acquire PE registration within four years? Click here for more info.
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In which of the following areas do you have experience working in? Check all that apply.
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Describe your experience indicated in the previous question, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
12
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.
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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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Location : Medina, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24TRNS165FM046
Department: Transportation Project Delivery
Division: Trans Construction
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The Construction division of Hennepin County's Transportation department is seeking a Graduate Construction Engineer. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a strong interest in transportation projects, from pedestrian ramps to highway reconstruction, then you should consider working at Hennepin County Public Works. The position offers you the opportunity to learn about transportation projects and collaborate with other civil engineers, technicians, designers, and planners. We offer excellent benefits along with multiple opportunities for advancement. Upon receiving the Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, you would be eligible for promotion to a Professional Engineer position.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. During construction season, this position will work at various Hennepin County sites or in the office, and hybrid during the winter season as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. While this position is 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 $500toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Graduate Engineer (Level I) in the Engineer series job class. Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Assist, and at times serve as, the Construction Project Engineer on road or bridge construction projects, assisting/leading an internal contract administration team of inspectors/construction surveyors and/or managing consultant contract administration teams to ensure compliance with Federal/State Aid standards, special provisions, environmental documents, contract plans, and MnDOT standard specifications.
- Participate in the review of complete construction plans and specifications by applying roadway design criteria that include constructability reviews, traffic control needs, safety, quality, project specific detailed designs, specification items, and checking/reviewing other project related items.
- Coordinate and communicate with internal team members across Hennepin County divisions and departments, external permitting agencies, municipal partners, stakeholder groups, and individual citizens to ensure successful project delivery outcomes.
- Direct and perform tasks in the inspection and materials testing of road and bridge projects for compliance to the project plans and specifications.
- Oversee administration of County State Aid Highway funding requirements; prepare and review partial payment estimate in construction management software (OneOffice).
- Review final costs, previous payments, resolve differences; and prepare for contract changes.
Need to have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering or other engineering field appropriate to the position (May 2024 graduates will also be considered for this position).
- Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with a State Board of Registration or the ability to acquire registration within six months of hire.
- Ability to:
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Navigate rough terrain, working outdoors in extreme temperatures.
Nice to have:
- Two or more years of PE or EIT civil engineering experience.
- Experience with:
- Construction inspection, construction observation, construction administration, and/or surveying.
- Transportation/civil engineering functions such as preparing roadway drainage calculations, site grading, earthwork, underground utilities, and/or erosion control.
- Preparing and/or reviewing environmental documents for roadway projects.
- Preparing and/or analyzing pavement thickness design criteria, structural analysis, traffic analysis, cost estimating, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and/or GIS.
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 goals -- that 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.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Fahad Mansoor
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: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
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
01
The requirements for this position are:
This position is hybrid and will be performed at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. During construction season, this position will work at various Hennepin County sites or in the office, and hybrid during the winter season as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
The ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The ability to navigate rough terrain, working outdoors in extreme temperatures.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
- Yes
- No
02
Select the field(s) in which you hold a bachelor's degree or higher: check all that apply.
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Other related field
- None of the above
03
Select the highest degree you have completed in the field(s) you selected above.
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD degree or higher
- I will complete my degree in May 2024
- None of the above
04
Describe your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits/certificate(s)/degree(s) earned, and your year of graduation. If you do not have education relevant to this position, type "None" in the space provided.
05
Which of the following best describes your status?
- I am registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with a State Board of Registration
- I have completed the EIT exam and am awaiting registration
- I have the ability to acquire EIT registration within six (6) months of hire
- I am a Professional Engineer (PE)
- None of the above
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How many years of experience do you have working as an EIT or PE?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
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Describe your experience working as an EIT or PE, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
08
Did you graduate from an ABET accredited university, which provides eligibility to take the MN state board test?Click here for more info.
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have the ability to acquire PE registration within four years? Click here for more info.
- Yes
- No
10
In which of the following areas do you have experience working in? Check all that apply.
- Construction administration
- Construction inspection
- Construction observation
- Surveying
- None of the above
11
Describe your experience indicated in the previous question, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
12
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
- Indeed.com
- Job fair or networking event
- Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
- Professional association (job board or email)
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
- Other
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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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