Design Engineer III

Position Description

At the Anoka County Highway Department, it is our vision to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and eliminating traffic congestion. The department has an immediate opening for a Design Engineer III who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include planning and creating design criteria, drawings, specifications, and project memoranda for right of way acquisition, roadway design, traffic engineering, drainage design, and environmental impact, in coordination with local agencies and city officials to support highway construction and improvements.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $80,516 to $96,616 ($38.71 to $46.45 per hour).

• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36. $80,516 to $112,715 ($38.71 to $54.19 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 at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.

• 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.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Design Engineer III.

• Plan and create design criteria, drawings, and specifications, including exhibits for right of way acquisition, roadway design, traffic engineering, drainage design, and environmental impact, in coordination with local agencies and city officials to support highway construction and improvements.

• Design and plan roadway alignments, cross sections, profiles, pavement design, reconstruction design, and transportation facilities.

• Ensure project compliance with government standards and regulations.

• Perform data collection, analysis, and utilize written documentation to support design calculations, drawings, and rough sketches.

• Instruct and provide technical and project design support and documentation to field staff during construction. Answer construction related questions and delegate necessary revisions.

• Determine procedures for performing engineering analysis for highway infrastructure projects.

• Set and prioritize project budgets, estimations, schedules, and projections.

• Coordinate with Right of Way Specialist in acquisition of road Right of Way.

• Prepare technical specifications for project bidding process.

• Review and finalize design related reports and memos.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least 4 years of job-related experience.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of MN.

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check and possess a class D driver's license.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques involved in the construction, design, and proper maintenance of county highways and bridges

• Knowledge of construction specification, OSHA safety standards, environmental standards, federal laws, and state statutes

• Knowledge of project management, basic scheduling, and ability to prioritize and manage deadlines.

• Knowledge in delivering federally funded infrastructure projects.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, including unfinished structures, construction sites, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions depending on assignment

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds

• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties

• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills

• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing

• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment

• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various inspection and surveying equipment depending on assignment

• Inspection and surveying equipment may include but is not limited to digital camera, tape measure, hammer, chisels, boom truck and other machinery, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, power and hand tools, and personal protective equipment

• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO