Engineering Specialist, Principal; Construction

Principal Engineering Specialist

POSTING TYPE:
Open competitive DEPARTMENT:
Transportation

HOURS:

Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $73,515 - 91,894 /year FULL SALARY RANGE: $73, /year

LOCATION:

Empire Transportation Shop UNION:
None CLOSE DATE:
This posting will remain open until the ideal candidate is identified. Dakota County offers rewarding career opportunities that make a real difference in people's lives. From maintaining roads to maintaining property records, protecting the environment to protecting our children's health, finding homes for those in need to finding justice for crime victims -- the work we do touches the lives of each of our residents every day.

We're proud of what we do. You can be too. Join our team of nearly 2,000 staff and launch a career where you can truly "Be More." The Principal Engineering Specialist is an experienced lead worker in the Transportation Department responsible for the successful project management of County road, trail, and bridge projects. This position utilizes leadership, coordination, and strong communication skills to ensure that state and federal aid projects as well as locally funded projects are constructed according to plans and specifications.

Candidates must be proficient with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system problem solving and making independent decisions based on knowledge and expertise in CAD.

• One year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Civil Engineering or Surveying AND 4 years of specific highway construction and/or survey related experience. OR
• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field AND 3 years of specific highway construction and/or survey related experience. OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience specifically related to the highway construction and/or survey field to total 5 years. AND
• Valid Driver License Candidate must have the ability and interest to obtain the following within one year of hire:
• MNDOT Technical

Certifications:

Level I Bituminous Street Inspector, Level I Concrete Field Inspector, Level I Grading and Base Inspector

Preferred Experience , Education & Licenses Beyond

Minimum Qualifications:

• MNDOT Technical Certification:
Level II Concrete Field Inspector, Level II Grading and Base Inspector, Level II Bituminous Street Inspector
• Technical experience with pavement management, database management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Bridge Construction Inspector
• Bridge Safety Inspection experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field. Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Serve as project manager on county road, trail and bridge construction projects.
2. Manage and oversee the progress and construction methods to ensure projects meet specifications; communicate and resolve construction contract problems.
3. Interpret construction plans and calculate necessary field notes. Work with Construction staff to resolve field issues.
4. Provide technical leadership and assistance to department staff; perform paraprofessional duties and manage processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Duties 1-4 are essential functions.

• Extensive knowledge of Civil Engineering and Surveying practices & principles.
• Knowledge of personal computers, project management, design software, and field survey equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering nomenclature, plans, records, maps, and computer aided drafting (CAD).
• Knowledge of advanced mathematics and its application to field surveying and engineering computations.
• Ability to keep excellent records
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