Design/Project Engineer

Engineering Technician

This position performs and manages skilled professional engineering work in the surveying, planning, design, ROW acquisition, and construction of County highway, bridge, and park projects. This position directly oversees the scope for all aspects of a construction project including survey, planning, design, and construction, and oversees and supervises the preparation of plans and specifications by others for design and construction projects, as well as assists the Assistant Public Works Director/County Engineer and Public Works Director/County Engineer with long-range planning. This position also provides guidance and acts as a lead technical resource to the Engineering Technicians for road, bridge, and park surveying, design, ROW acquisition, and construction services.

Manages and develops construction plans, contract documents, and ROW acquisition process. - C4

Manages the annual construction program. - C4

Provides construction support. Advises inspectors when problems occur. - C4

Assists with the development and updates to long term capital improvement plan, long range transportation plans, and pavement maintenance program. - C4

Leads and assists with safety inspections of in-service highway and park bridges and input inspection data into MnDOT Structure Management System database. - C4

Prepares and maintains reports and documents such as developing bridge priority lists, annual construction maps, infrastructure reports, and weight restriction maps. - C4

Performs other duties as apparent or assigned. - N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid driver's license;
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field;
• Six (6) years of technical engineering work experience in field/office;
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar civil design software; and
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota, or the ability to acquire within nine (9) months of hire.

Nicollet County offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Pension plan for retirement
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• 11.5 paid holidays
• Generous leave plans
• Public Sector Loan Forgiveness
• Free employee assistance plan service