Engineering Technician, Principal - Traffic Operations Division

About the role

This position is a full-time, benefit-earning role within the Traffic Operations division of Hennepin County Public Works. It is internally classified as an Engineering Technician, Principal.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and check the work of interns and ensure deadlines are met.
• Deploy and manage traffic counting equipment in roadways and rights-of-way.
• Write and maintain Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) scripts to analyze data and create reports.
• Perform traffic engineering work and studies.
• Auxiliary or lead project coordination efforts with MnDOT and other county departments.
• Develop and maintain expertise in the collection and reporting of data to MnDOT for State Aid requirements.
• Support other technicians and engineers by collecting data needed for signal timing, road and bridge design, and safety improvements.
• Assist during the development of federal and/or state required documents.

Requirements

• Eight years of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, building and energy automation or related engineering work.
• Current Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 4.
• Licensed Land Surveyor (LS), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) Certification, or Licensed Surveyor in Training (LSIT) may be substituted for 5 years of experience.
• One of the following may be substituted for one year of the required experience: Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology, building automation systems/heating ventilation air conditioning or land surveying training program. 30 college semester credits or more in mathematics, geography, computer science or engineering-related technical courses.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice to have

• Collecting average daily traffic (ADT) counts with tube, radar or camera collection devices.
• Directing a work team and/or coordinating work with other peer teams or stakeholders.
• Utilizing complex computer software, such as ArcGIS, Synchro/Simtraffic, Streetlight, Visual Basic, spreadsheets, or developing data management and data processing tools.
• Reading and interpreting engineering design manuals, technical memorandums, construction plans, specifications, and other job-related forms.
• Maintaining data collection equipment or related electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of traffic engineering, civil engineering, engineering construction materials, equipment, and practices.
• Ability to: Maintain effective relationships with contractors, residents, and coworkers. Schedule, prioritize, and balance several tasks/projects. Work independently and in teams with minimal lead worker direction.