County Bridge Engineer

Salary: $100,251.52 – $150,377.27 Annually

Location : Medina, MN

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 23TRNS225BH147

Department: Transportation Project Delivery

Division: Trans Bridge Division

Opening Date: 06/29/2023

Closing Date: 7/20/2023 11:59 PM Central

Description

The Hennepin County Public Works Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking a County Bridge Engineer who will be responsible for the overall management of the Bridge division. The Bridge division is responsible for oversight, inspection, and management of the county’s bridge and structures, including the development of new capital projects.

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About this position:
This is a full-time benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as an Engineer, Administrative.
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Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340 and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

In this position, you will:

• Provide leadership and direction to the 16-member Bridge Division.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of professional and technical staff involved in the management of the county’s bridges and structures, including retaining walls.
• Oversee the design of bridges and structures and coordinate municipal project development where county facilities and interests may be affected.
• Manage the operations and maintenance of the county’s bridges, including bridge inspection, load ratings and overweight vehicle permitting. This includes completing the duties of the National Bridge Inspection Standards Program Administrator on behalf of Hennepin County.
• Make engineering and administrative decisions and recommendations, identifying short and long-term funding needs related to operating, maintenance, and capital projects and programs.
• Provide critical judgment in the resolution of major engineering issues; develop and implement program objectives; organize projects and programs, including implementation of associated standards and guides for a variety of engineering activities.
• Prepare and make presentations and represent the department or division to county administration and elected officials, public or private bodies or affected citizen or related groups presenting critical technical issues.
• Determine priorities for seeking federal and state competitive grant opportunities.
• Establish performance metrics and prioritize preservation investments to maximize the life expectancy of assets.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with other agencies for projects and programs that have county and regional benefits. Engage with peers and professionals in the region to solve system-related issues and problems.
• Participate in the development of department strategic planning efforts, including county priorities such as disparity reduction and climate action plan implementation.

Need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil or structural engineering and six years or more of professional engineering experience including at least two years of experience at or above the level of a Senior Professional Engineer.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration.

Nice to have:

• Experience with:
  • National Bridge Inspection Standards.
  • Bridge and/or retaining wall management, strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management.
  • Bridge and/or retaining wall preliminary and final design.
  • Complex highway operations and construction projects and processes, including negotiating and managing contracts and agreements with other agencies.
  • Assessing and implementing changes needed to improve workflows and efficiencies internally and/or with other departments or agencies.
• Knowledge of:
  • National Highway Institute training courses.
  • State and Federal bridge inspection requirements.
  • American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) & MnDOT Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), MnDOT Standard Design Manuals and Technical Memos, construction plans, specifications, and other written forms of design guidance.
  • The principles and practices of civil and structural engineering.
  • Supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to:
  • Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and external partner agencies.
  • Implement the principles and practices of engineering in the management of transportation assets, projects, and programs.
  • Analyze the needs for and plan long range public improvement projects.
  • Develop and coordinate appropriate divisional, departmental programs and projects.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors, public officials, county employees and the public.

About the department:The Transportation Project Delivery department’s primary function is to plan, design and construct projects through our Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The department’s mission is to support, sustain and enhance the economic vitality and quality of life within Hennepin County by developing and maintaining a safe, efficient, balanced and environmentally sound county transportation system.

Divisions within Project Delivery: Administration & Capital Programming, Planning, Design, Bridge and Construction.
About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals — that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a drug test and background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Brooke Haaf

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can’t – including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

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The requirements for this position are:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340 and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility.

While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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In which of the following field(s) do you hold a bachelor’s degree or higher?

• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Structural engineering
• None of the above

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For each of your completed degrees, state the level (bachelor’s, master’s, etc.) and the academic major. If you do not have a degree to report, type “None” in the space provided.

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How many years of full-time equivalent professional engineering experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

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Do you have at least two years of professional engineering experience at or above the level of a Senior Professional Engineer?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your professional engineering experience, including at the Senior Professional Engineer level or above, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.

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Which of the following best indicates your Professional Engineer licensure status?

• I am not registered as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota, and I am not eligible for license within 6 months.
• I am currently registered as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota.
• I will be eligible for Minnesota license within 6 months.

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List your current MN licensure number and expiration date as a Professional Engineer. If you do not yet have this but are eligible to obtain within six months of hire, type “Eligible to obtain” in the space provided.

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Do you have experience with National Bridge Inspection Standards/National Highway Institute training courses?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience with National Bridge Inspection Standards/National Highway Institute training courses and related experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.

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Do you have experience with performance management?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience with performance management, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type “None” in the space provided.

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (job board or email)
• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
• Other

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.

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