Engineer 3

Ramsey County•(Public Works Admin Bldg) Arden Hills, MN

11d

About The Position

The current vacancy is in the Public Works department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County. To perform engineering services relating to the design, construction and maintenance of public works engineering projects; to organize, direct and supervise designated public works engineering programs and projects for the county’s multi-modal transportation system; and to perform related duties as assigned. (This is the full performance class in this series. Employees at this level are registered as professional engineers. In addition to performing the duties of an Engineer 1’s or 2’s, incumbents direct designated engineering functions and provide work direction for lower-level engineers and related technical staff.)

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
Four years of post-graduate experience in civil engineering, with experience in the area assigned.
Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Minnesota.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
Design roads, bridges, bicycle paths, drainage structures, lake improvements, and other projects.
Provide engineering support to the Deputy Directors and Director of Public Works in the establishment of priorities, planning, programming, funding, and review of public works projects and maintenance operations.
Organize and oversee the preparation of reports, plans, specifications and cost estimates for individual projects.
Provide technical assistance on construction projects to Engineering Technicians and Environmental Resource Specialists regarding the design and maintenance of highways, parks, and lake improvement projects; may act as project supervisor on construction projects.
Direct the surveying for and inspection of construction projects on roads, bridges, lakes, paths, and parks.
Review and recommend action on reports, correspondence, legislation, proposed developments, and technological advances and improved methodologies pertaining to public works projects.
Research documents, textbooks, and legal and engineering manuals to ensure that practices meet laws and standards; certifies that plans, specifications, and construction activities conform to accepted standards in accordance with State law.
Meet with citizens, public officials, other government agencies, department staff, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to exchange information, represent the County's interests, and ensure compliance with County policies.
Prepare budget recommendations, reports, correspondence, and presentations on programs or projects such as highway construction, street improvement, sewers, drainage, lake improvements and recreational facilities.
Coordinate the preparation of information for County attorneys, appraisers and mortgage companies relating to right-of-way acquisitions, road construction and liability claims.
Monitor expenses of division to remain within budgetary allowances.
Administer construction contracts for bridges and road projects, and may negotiate supplements to contracts.