Assistant County Highway Engineer|

Scott County, Minnesota•Shakopee, MN

About The Position

The Assistant County Highway Engineer assists the Physical Development Division Director and County Highway Engineer in managing and coordinating the Division’s professional engineering functions and activities for county infrastructure projects. The role manages and directs design, right-of-way, water resources, and construction functions for parks, trails, highways, and bridges; oversees related projects and asset management; and provides guidance on complex programming, operations, and capital issues. The position is responsible for supervision and personnel management, budget preparation and administration, and representing the County at meetings and committees involving the public and state, federal, and local government officials. It leads internal and external teams in support of County strategic goals and serves as County Engineer in the County Engineer’s absence. The position manages and coordinates transportation and recreation infrastructure improvements, directs project managers, and assists with short- and long-term Transportation Improvement Plans and Parks Improvement Plans. It supervises assigned staff and prepares annual budgets while monitoring projections to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

Equivalency of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of Minnesota.
Eight years of professional and administrative experience in civil engineering and public infrastructure projects, with an emphasis in parks, highway planning, design, and construction.
At least three years supervising professional staff.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable transportation for performing work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct highway, bridge, park, and trail design, right-of-way, and construction functions of the Division.
Manage and coordinate transportation and recreation infrastructure improvement activities.
Coordinate and direct project managers for infrastructure improvement projects.
Work directly with the Physical Development Division Director and County Highway Engineer.
Assist with preparing short- and long-term Transportation Improvement Plans and Parks Improvement Plans.
Lead, supervise, and direct assigned staff, including scheduling work and training, approving absences, evaluating performance, monitoring career development, hiring, and taking disciplinary actions.
Serve as County Engineer in the County Engineer’s absence.
Prepare annual budgets and monitor budget projections to ensure fiscal responsibility for the Division.
Represent the County at meetings and committees involving the public and state, federal, and local government officials.
Lead internal and external teams to meet County strategic goals.