Highway Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the County Engineer, provide professional civil and engineering duties including survey, design, staking and inspection of construction projects.
• Assist, train and guide engineering technicians in highway design, engineering principles, practices and procedures, determination of data collection needs, geometrics, pavement design, hydraulic design, signing and striping design, traffic control layouts.
• Interpret State and Federal regulations; prepare environmental permits or reports; determine right‑of‑way needs.
• Assist with highway permit reviews and additional tasks as assigned.
• Import survey data into CADD drafting and design software and prepare base topographic drawings using survey data and field notes.
• Perform hydraulic analysis and risk assessments for culvert replacement plans.
• Perform title searches and prepare easement acquisition forms for construction projects.
• Perform construction project design using CADD drafting and design software.
• Prepare construction plan documents, project cost estimates, special provisions and contract proposals.
• Provide assistance, training and guidance to engineering technicians.
• Serve as primary contact to the public for County projects.
• Prepare projects for advertisement and bidding.
• Perform construction project inspection and maintain daily records of construction activities as needed.
• Perform construction material testing and computations on project site.
• Manage contracts for construction contractors, design consultants, and other engineering‑related professional services.
• Assist County Engineer and Public Works Director with research and data evaluation for development of Highway Capital Improvement Plan.
• Assist in distribution, receipt, review and issuance of Highway Department permit applications.
• Assist with bridge scour analysis and bridge load rating calculation of existing bridges.
• Assist with warrant analysis for traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with staff, contractors, suppliers, local officials and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or closely related field – OR – Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field plus two years of municipal (city, county, state) engineering experience.
• 4+ years related highway/bridge design and construction experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a standard background check.

Benefits

Steele County will contribute to HSA/VEBA $1,700 for single or $3,500 for family (if you elect to pay for our Medical insurance that is provided by Medica); other benefits that are available include dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation plan, pension plan through PERA, Minnesota Paid Leave, employee assistance program, paid time off, etc. Cost of living adjustment (COLA) and pay increases per personnel policy.

Pay

$78,686.00 - $100,276.00 per annum.

Schedule

First (Day) shift.

Details

Postal Code: 55060 • Job Type: Full Time • Place of Work: On‑site • Number of Openings: 1 • Public Transportation Accessible: No • Veterans Encouraged to Apply: Yes