Professional Engineer - Project Manager

Salary: $74,809.22 - $112,213.83 Annually
Location : Medina, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23TRNS649MN088
Department: Transportation Operations
Division: Trans Ops Asset Management
Opening Date: 11/09/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Transportation Operations department is seeking a licensed Civil Professional Engineer - Project Manager to join the Asset Management division team. This position will be responsible for performing design engineering functions as well as working through all phases of project development for the annual pavement and drainage programs. Coordination with internal divisions and external stakeholders will be a focus as well as using existing asset data to perform analytics to identify future projects. This position will support and strive to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission, and core values for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit thepage.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340, in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties allow. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours are typically 8 hours per day, flexible Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must live 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 $500 toward 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 Professional Engineer (Level II) in the Engineer Series job class.
Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:

• Perform, direct and coordinate the development and review of engineering analysis, drainage calculations, special provisions, pavement design, and cost estimates for roadway projects.
• Serve as Project Manager for the annual pavement preservation project and other projects as assigned.
• Create, lead and facilitate presentations and discussion at internal and external project-related meetings.
• Track progress to ensure work remains on schedule, within budget, and can be sequenced to provide balanced programs for the annual pavement preservation projects/programs, annual ADA project/program and associated drainage and municipal and/or utility project needs.
• Work collaboratively with other jurisdictions, committees, and stakeholders to achieve project consent.
• Research and prepare complex engineering reports, narratives, charts, graphs and visual aids.
• Take necessary training and utilize the Asset Management System(s) to develop pavement and drainage programs, record work, enter service requests, and track costs of appropriate programs.
• Review various plans as they are routed for reviews, evaluate and comment on operational needs as well as track impacts to annual programs.
• Assist with field reviews and development of plan sets for drainage projects such as culvert lining and culvert replacements as developed by the Program Management group.
• Provide engineering leadership and guidance to technical staff and consultants.

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering field appropriate to the position and four years or more of engineering experience related to planning, designing, and implementing civil engineering projects using engineering principles and practices
  
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration or able to obtain a Minnesota license within six months of hire.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Leading and designing projects in complete streets, construction, drainage, environmental review, Minnesota State Aid/Federal Aid, plans, specifications, and estimates (PSE), project management, roadway design, safety, stakeholder involvement, and/or traffic.
  • Supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the work of technical staff.
  • Using MicroStation/GeoPak/Inroads/Openroads Designer, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Geographic Information System (GIS), Microsoft Office, or equivalent software applications.
  • Working with MnDOT and MnDOT State Aid.
  • Design engineering on preliminary and final design tasks.
  • Managing transportation projects.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county, federal, state and municipal staff, public officials and the general public.
• Demonstrate examples of exhibiting high levels of organization and attention to documentation needs.
• Coordinate work with county and contract staff for successful project completion.
• Communicate and present technical and sensitive information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Read and interpret MnDOT Standard Design Manuals and Technical Memos, construction plans, specifications, and other written forms.
• Schedule, prioritize and balance several tasks.

Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.

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 goalsthat 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 The Bridge (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.
Your future. Made here.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a 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:

• 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
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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340, in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties allow. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours are typically 8 hours per day, flexible Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
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?

• Yes
• No

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In which of the following field(s) do you have a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.

• Civil engineering
• Other related engineering field
• Neither of the above

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List your relevant completed 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.
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This position requires licensure with the Minnesota Board of Registration or licensure within six months of hiring. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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What is your current Professional Engineer licensing status?

• I am licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration
• I am licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Minnesota within the next six months
• I am not licensed as a Professional Engineer, but I am eligible for licensure within six months of hire
• I am not licensed as a Professional Engineer at this time

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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
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How many full-time equivalent years of Professional Engineering experience do you have related to planning, designing, and implementing civil engineering projects using engineering principles and practices?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your engineering experience related to planning, designing, and implementing civil engineering projects using engineering principles and practices, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Select the area(s) in which you have experience leading and designing projects. Check all that apply.

• Complete Streets (e.g., transit, pedestrian, bicycle, streetscape, landscape, and lighting)
• Construction (e.g., inspection, testing, survey, methods and materials, documentation, coordination, and staging)
• Drainage (e.g., surface drainage, storm sewer, and storm water treatment)
• Environmental review (e.g., documents, mitigation, and noise analysis)
• Geotechnical (e.g., soil analysis and pavement design)
• MnDOT State Aid/Federal Aid (e.g., project development, design, and delivery in accordance with state/federal aid requirements.)
• Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PSE)
• Project management (e.g., scheduling, cost estimates, resource management, contract and consultant oversight, and coordination)
• Roadway design (e.g., concept/preliminary/final work, geometry, vertical and horizontal alignments, design standards, and state aid requirements)
• Safety (e.g., crash data, spot safety improvements, multi-modal safety focus)
• Stakeholder involvement (e.g., engagement with public/agency/community partners/elected officials/advocacy groups)
• Traffic (e.g., counts, forecasts, models, vehicle classifications, signals, signing, and striping)
• Other experience leading and designing projects
• None of the above

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If you checked "Other experience leading and designing projects" in the previous question, please describe your experience, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If this does not apply to you, type "None" in the space provided.
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Describe your experience in each of the area(s) you selected in the above question, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the work of professional and technical staff?

• 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, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Describe your professional experience supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the work of professional and technical staff, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
14
Do you have experience working with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and MnDOT State Aid?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and MnDOT State Aid, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Which of the following software applications do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word
• MicroStation/GeoPak/Inroads/ Openroads Designer
• Other

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