Civil Engineer III

Civil Engineer III

Anoka County

Job Posting End Date:
October 8, 2025 11:59pm CST

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. We are seeking a Civil Engineer III to lead design efforts for highway construction and improvement projects, develop design criteria, prepare engineering drawings, drafts specifications, and manage project documentation related to right‑of‑way acquisition, roadway and traffic design, drainage systems, and environmental impact assessments.

• Plan and create drawings and specifications for right‑of‑way acquisition, roadway design, traffic engineering, drainage design, and environmental impacts to support highway construction and improvements.
• Manage county transportation projects by overseeing consultant teams, directing project activities, and reviewing deliverables.
• Prepare reports on engineering projects and proposals to maintain schedules, meet deadlines, and minimize impact on the traveling public. Ensure all contracts, proposals, timelines, and documents remain up to date and maintain all project documentation, including specifications and illustrations.
• Perform research, data collection, analysis, and utilize written documentation to support design calculations, drawings, and rough sketches.
• Provide technical and project design support to field staff during construction.
• Answer construction related questions and perform necessary revisions.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications for project bidding process.
• Distribute documentation to design staff during highway project development.
• Coordinate with utility companies during construction to ensure safety and maintenance of utility systems during construction projects.
• Support questions from contractors, utility companies, public and other agencies and elevate any complex issues to higher‑level staff.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least 4 years of job‑related experience in transportation engineering.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Possess a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in compliance with the laws of the State of Minnesota by the date of hire.
• Successfully pass a driver’s license background check.
• Experience using engineering principles and techniques involved in the construction, design, and proper maintenance of county highways and bridges.
• Experience using Highway design standards and manuals including AASHTO green book, MnDOT Facility Design Guide (FDG), MN Rules Chapter 8820 State Aid standards.
• Knowledge of construction specification, OSHA safety standards, environmental standards, federal laws, and state statutes.
• Knowledge of transportation project delivery process for a local or state agency.
• Ability to lead technical and public meetings, manage project communications, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Salary: $98,176 to $117,790 ($47.20 to $56.63 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

• 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.
• This position is primarily in‑office with the eligibility for one remote workday per week, subject to business needs.
• Expected work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

All required application materials must be included. Resume attachment is optional.

Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on October 8, 2025 to be considered.

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