Senior Professional Engineer

Salary: $84,539.10 - $126,808.65 Annually
Location : Medina, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24TRNS072MN12
Department: Transportation Project Delivery
Division: Trans Construction
Opening Date: 02/14/2024
Closing Date: 4/3/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to join the Construction division. This position will work with a team of engineers and engineering technicians to aid in the division's delivery and administration of road and bridge construction projects.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may vary depending on projects. 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 $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 Senior Professional Engineer (Level III) in the Engineer Series job class.
Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:

• Serve as the construction division's lead for developing, procuring, and managing consultant contract administration for road and/or bridge construction projects.
• Act as county liaison with property owners, traveling public, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to disseminate information about construction projects.
• Directly supervise a team, or teams, of technicians working as inspectors and surveyors on road and bridge construction projects.
• Oversee all aspects of the contractors' field activities to ensure successful and timely completion of all work required under the contract.
• Ensure that all documentation required in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency requirements are completed properly and timely.
• Analyze the need for field modifications and other changes to construction contracts and negotiate and prepare the legal contract amendments (i.e. change orders and supplemental agreements).
• Maintain the safety of both the public traveling through construction projects and the county employees working on the project site.
• Actively participate, review, and provide feedback to other Transportation Department divisions during the project development stage of future construction projects.

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or other engineering field appropriate to the position and five years or more of Professional Engineering experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration or ability 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:
  • Supervising and/or managing engineers and/or engineering technicians.
  • Working with MnDOT contract administration process and State Aid rules and procedures.
  • Working as a project engineer administering road and bridge construction contracts.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to construction contract administration, especially for federally funded projects.

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external groups, including other county, federal, state and municipal staff, elected officials and the public.

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 background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Marita Nguyen
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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 has the following requirements:
This position is hybrid and will be performed at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may vary depending on projects. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
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 engineering field appropriate to the position
• Neither of the above

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List your relevant completed education referencing school(s) attended, area(s) of study, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have any completed education, type "None" in the space provided.
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This position requires a Professional Engineer licensure with the Minnesota Board of Registration or ability to obtain a Minnesota licensure within six months of hire. 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 a licensure in Minnesota within six months of hire
• 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?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Describe your Professional Engineering experience, 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 years of experience do you have supervising and/or managing engineers and/or engineering technicians?

• 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 experience supervising and/or managing engineers and/or engineering technicians, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience working with MnDOT contract administration process and State Aid rules and procedures?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working with MnDOT contract administration process and State Aid rules and procedures, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience working as a project engineer administering road and bridge construction contracts?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working as a project engineer administering road and bridge construction contracts, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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• 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
• LinkedIn
• 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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