Civil Engineer

City of Lakeville•Lakeville, MN

About The Position

The City of Lakeville is hiring a Civil Engineer to support community infrastructure and engineering services. The role covers right-of-way and engineering-related building permit management, traffic data collection, engineering review of private developments, and review and maintenance of municipal and developer-installed public improvement plans. The Civil Engineer also assists with municipal improvement projects, observes construction, prepares required state and transportation reports, responds to public inquiries, and serves as a liaison to private utility companies. The position involves working with City departments, contractors, developers, consultants, public agencies, and residents, with opportunities to contribute to a rapidly growing community through public service. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening work during construction season or for public meetings. Work includes office and outdoor duties, field inspections on varied terrain and in all weather conditions, and public engagement. The 2026 salary range is $40.54–$52.46 per hour, or $84,321.64–$109,107.77 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited engineering degree program.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
One year of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering or a related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on varied terrain associated with construction projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, Cartegraph, and survey equipment or techniques such as GPS.
Previous internship experience.
Municipal government experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the City’s right-of-way management ordinance, including application reviews and on-site field inspections.
Manage engineering-related building permit applications, including reviewing Certificates of Survey and as-built Certificates of Survey for conformance to approved grading plans.
Collect traffic data by programming, installing, and removing traffic tubes and counters.
Review and maintain as-built record plans for municipal improvement projects and developer-installed public improvement projects.
Prepare engineering reviews of private land development projects, including subdivisions, plats, and other planning actions, for conformance with City codes, subdivision and zoning ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
Attend meetings, review engineering plans, prepare written memos, and communicate issues to consultant engineers as part of development review.
Review construction plans and specifications for developer-installed public improvements, including grading, drainage and erosion control, sanitary sewer, water distribution, streets, and storm sewer.
Assist in delivering municipal improvement projects by preparing cost estimates, permits, engineering plans, specifications, and construction contract documents.
Observe construction of municipal improvement and developer-installed public improvement projects for conformance with plans, specifications, construction standards, and safety standards.
Attend construction meetings; conduct field inspections; maintain records and documentation; measure and track quantities; interact with contractors, City staff, government agencies, and the public; coordinate final inspection and acceptance; and communicate issues to the Assistant City Engineer.
Prepare Municipal State Aid and Minnesota Department of Transportation reports, including Certification of Mileage, Needs Update, and System Revisions.
Respond to public requests for information about grading and drainage, public improvement projects, traffic, and other engineering issues.
Serve as liaison to private utility companies.
Attend neighborhood meetings, planning commission meetings, and other public engagement events, and perform other duties as assigned.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, contractors, developers, consultants, and public agencies.
Work independently, prioritize tasks, complete work accurately and on time, and communicate civil engineering concepts clearly in writing and verbally.