Design Manager

County of Goodhue • Red Wing, MN

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Goodhue County is seeking qualified candidates for the Design Manager position. This role is responsible for serving as the right-of-way manager, acquiring right-of-way, and performing tasks related to the Department’s ownership of public lands. The Design Manager will also manage the design, preliminary engineering, and plan development for construction projects, participate in annual in-service bridge inspections, assist Department Management in preparing several programs, and support the duties of Engineering Technicians, along with other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering, including the successful passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and eight years of design experience
• OR a 2-year degree in Civil Engineering Technology and eight years of design experience related to highway and bridge construction
• Must become a Notary Public within six months of hire

Responsibilities

• Serve as the right-of-way manager
• Acquire right-of-way
• Perform tasks related to the Department’s ownership of public lands
• Manage the design, preliminary engineering, and plan development for construction projects
• Participate in the annual in-service bridge inspections
• Assist Department Management in preparing several programs
• Assist with the duties of the Engineering Technicians
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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