Civil Engineer I

Anoka County

23h • Hybrid

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.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use design and analysis software including MicroStation and Open Roads to support roadway and drainage design.
• Apply Local, State, and Federal design standards to engineering tasks that support QA/QC efforts by reviewing plan sheets, calculations, and documentation and ensure design outputs comply with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Calculate quantities for roadway, drainage, and traffic control items, assist in developing preliminary and final cost estimates for projects, and update quantities and estimates as designs progress.
• Prepare graphics, exhibits, and visual materials for public meetings or stakeholder presentations, participate in public engagement meetings, assist in documenting public feedback and incorporating it into design updates.

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, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan
• Other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees