Hennepin County Hiring for Engineering Technician, Senior Job at Medina, MN Full Time

Location and hours:
This position is currently being performed remotely due to COVID-19 and a reliable internet connection is required to complete work tasks through a VPN connection. Once working on-site this position will be located at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours are flexible between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit-earning position. This position is recruitment critical and eligible for an employee referral bonus. Current Hennepin County employees who refer candidates may be eligible for a $1,000.00 referral bonus.

In this position, you will:

• Compute, balance, and check roadway geometrics, contract quantities, earthwork quantities, and cost estimates.
• Design terrain models, and storm water drainage system models using current computer software.
• Prepare complete construction plans by applying roadway design criteria that include complex geometric layouts, developing typical construction sections, profile grades, detail design standards, specification items; perform complex computer-aided roadway design and drafting functions.
• Research and prepare complex engineering reports, narratives, charts, graphs, and visual aids.
• Direct, train, and check the work of other technicians.

• Five years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work, including specialized experience in the function performed.
• Note: One of the following may be substituted for one year of the required experience:
  • Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program.
  • 30 college semester credits in mathematics, geography, computer science or engineering-related technical courses.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver’s permit.

• Experience:
  • With terrain surface and/or roadway drainage and storm sewer design using roadway design software.
  • Directing a work team and/or coordinating work with other functional groups/disciplines.
  • Utilizing complex computer software, such as CAD (OpenRoads, InRoads, Geopak, Civil 3D or equivalent), GIS, spreadsheets, or databases.
• Ability to:
  • Use critical thinking to make decisions based on established guidelines.
  • Read and interpret MnDOT Standard Design Manuals and Technical Memos, construction plans, specifications, and other written forms.
  • Schedule, prioritize, and balance several tasks/projects.
  • Work independently and in teams with minimal lead worker direction.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.