Civil Engineer III- Highway Design

Anoka County

6d • 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 are currently seeking a Civil Engineer III – Highway Design to lead critical design efforts that support highway construction and improvement projects. This role involves developing design criteria, engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation related to right-of-way acquisition, roadway and traffic design, drainage systems, and environmental impact assessments. The Civil Engineer III will collaborate closely with local agencies and city officials to ensure projects meet technical standards and community needs. This is a full-time, exempt position based primarily in the office. Interviews will take place the week of January 26, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least 4 years of job-related experience in transportation engineering, specifically related to highway design.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Possess a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in compliance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, by date of hire.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience using engineering principles and techniques involved in the construction, design, and proper maintenance of county highways and bridges.
• Experience using Highway design standards and manuals including AASHTO green book, MnDOT Facility Design Guide (FDG), MN Rules Chapter 8820 State Aid standards.
• Knowledge of construction specification, OSHA safety standards, environmental standards, federal laws, and state statutes
• Knowledge of transportation project delivery process for a local or state agency.
• Ability to lead technical and public meetings, manage project communications, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create drawings and specifications, including right of way acquisition, roadway design, traffic engineering, drainage design, and environmental impact to support highway construction and improvements.
• Manage county transportation projects by overseeing consultant teams, directing project activities, and reviewing deliverables.
• Prepare reports on engineering projects and proposals to maintain schedules, meet deadlines, and minimize impact on 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 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 with utility companies during construction 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.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level