Full Time Principal Civil Engineer

City of Winona • Winona, MN

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Principal Civil Engineer assists in developing and oversees the design, construction, and administration of major and minor public works projects. Work includes preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, construction administration, contract payments, and project closeout. The position focuses on engineering project management and directing the work of civil engineering technicians and a utilities locator.

The role also supports planning and scoping for infrastructure and transportation projects, reviews development plans for compliance with City standards, maintains infrastructure records, and represents the Engineering Department in meetings with governmental and engineering organizations. The position requires a bachelor's degree focused on civil engineering or a related field, four years of civil engineering experience, a Professional Engineer's license, a valid driver's license, and specified MnDOT certificates or willingness to obtain them.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree focused on civil engineering or a related field.
• Four years of civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer's license.
• MnDOT Grading and Base, Concrete, ADA, Bituminous, and Erosion Control certificates, or willingness to obtain them.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform or effectively recommend hiring, work direction, discipline, and grievance adjustments for subordinate personnel.
• Assist with preparing construction plans, budgets, cost estimates, preliminary and final designs, specifications, legal descriptions, and other construction documents for City infrastructure projects.
• Manage and coordinate City-led construction projects.
• Negotiate construction contracts, change orders, and other revisions to contract documents with contractors and consultants.
• Oversee construction projects, including contract administration, project documentation, and preparation of partial or final contractor payment estimates.
• Inspect construction sites and municipal improvement locations for compliance with plans and specifications, coordinating with survey field crews.
• Notify construction personnel of safety or specification violations and recommend corrective action, including shutting down a site when warranted.
• Develop complex information concerning construction scheduling, traffic control, project assessments, and related engineering subjects.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and present at neighborhood and public meetings, community organization meetings, public hearings, and project presentations.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and submitting mandatory Federal and State municipal engineering reports and grant reimbursement requests.
• Attend on-site and off-site training and professional development.
• Research and develop new methods, policies, technologies, and materials for construction projects.
• Assist the Engineering Manager and City Engineer/Public Works Director with planning and scoping construction projects, comprehensive and small area plans, master plans, sidewalk and bicycle facilities, traffic studies, and safety studies.
• Maintain and submit annual state aid needs and road mileage certification to MnDOT.
• Represent the Engineering Department in meetings with MnDOT, Winona County, other governmental organizations, engineering organizations, and product vendors.
• Assist in reviewing and approving private developer and commercial development plans to ensure compliance with City standards.
• Assist with preparing construction record drawings and survey records and maintaining departmental infrastructure records.

Benefits

• Health insurance available on date of hire.
• Dental insurance available on date of hire.
• Life insurance available on date of hire.
• Enrollment in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Plan.
• 40 hours of vacation granted on date of hire, with progressive accrual thereafter.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of earned sick and safe time per year.

What This Job Offers

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