Civil Engineer I
About The Position
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 join our team and support projects that directly improve mobility and safety across our community. 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. Interviews will take place the week of August 31st, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
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.
Benefits
- 24 days of paid flexible time off
- up to 12.5 paid holidays
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits
- Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
- Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
- Advancement/professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
