Civil Engineer I

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. We’re seeking a Civil Engineer I to support projects that directly improve mobility and safety across our community.

About the role

In this role, you’ll assist in drafting, designing, and supporting construction activities for projects such as roadway improvements and traffic operations. You’ll contribute to both new and existing highway safety and construction initiatives by collecting data, preparing engineering drawings and specifications, and assisting with research. The Civil Engineer I also serves as a project representative, helping to resolve issues and support design changes throughout the project lifecycle. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings and specifications, including right of way acquisition, roadway design, traffic engineering, drainage design, and environmental impact to support highway construction and improvements.
• Support the preparation of reports on engineering projects and proposals to maintain schedule, meet deadlines, and minimize impact to the traveling public. Ensure all contracts, proposals, timelines and documents remain up to date. Maintain all project documentation including specifications and illustrations.
• Perform research, data collection, analysis, and utilize written documentation to support design calculations, drawings, and rough sketches.
• Provide basic technical and project design support to field staff during construction.
• Answer construction related questions and perform necessary revisions.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications for project bidding process.
• Distribute documentation to design staff during highway project development.
• Coordinate the review of engineering documents as part of the County’s development review process.
• Coordinate with utility companies during preliminary and final design to ensure safety and maintenance of utility systems during construction projects.
• Support field personnel by performing activities, interpreting definitions, and specifications during roadway construction and survey activities.
• Support questions from contractors, utility companies, public and other agencies and elevate any complex issues to higher-level staff.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques involved in the construction, design, and proper maintenance of county highways and bridges.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or FE exam completion.
• Knowledge of construction specifications, OSHA safety standards, environmental standards, federal laws, and state statutes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment, various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, including unfinished structures, construction sites, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various inspection and surveying equipment depending on assignment. Inspection and surveying equipment may include but is not limited to digital camera, tape measure, hammer, chisels, boom truck and other machinery, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, power and hand tools, and personal protective equipment.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Pay

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214.40 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays your first year.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and flex benefits. More details.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement and professional development opportunities.

Schedule

• This position is primarily in the office, with the ability to work remotely one day a week.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location

This position will work at the Anoka County Highway Building, located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.