Description The Project Delivery team of the Hennepin County Public Works Transportation department is seeking a Design Engineer with emphasis on traffic engineering to join the design division. This position will be responsible for performing traffic engineering design functions as well as all phases of project development for roadway reconstruction projects. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to the facility in Medina. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but may vary depending on projects. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Graduate Engineer (Level 1) in the Engineer series job class. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: * Prepare, perform tasks in the design, and review of plans, special provisions and cost estimates for traffic engineering design elements including signals, signing, striping, lighting, staging, ITS, and temporary traffic control by applying current policies, practices, and standards. * Perform, complete, and coordinate the development and review of traffic engineering analysis, modeling, and reporting. * Serve as project manager on select in-house and consultant design projects and/or serve as a project liaison to city or MnDOT led projects on county facilities. * Work closely with other jurisdictions and committees to achieve project consent. * Create, lead and facilitate presentations and discussions at internal and external project-related meetings. * Research and prepare complex engineering reports, narratives, charts, graphs, and visual aids. * Assist as needed to other divisions within the department. Need to have: * Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or other engineering field appropriate to the position. * Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with a State Board of Registration or the ability to acquire registration within six months of hire. * A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit and access to reliable transportation to visit the job site in Medina. Nice to have: * Experience: * With traffic engineering on preliminary and final design tasks including design of signals, signing, striping, temporary traffic control. * With trip generation, traffic forecasts, safety analysis, traffic signal timing, traffic counting programs, and warrant analysis. * Conducting traffic engineering and operations analysis and preparing traffic operations analysis reports. * Supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the work of technical staff. * Using MicroStation/Bentley Open Roads, SignCAD, AutoTURN, Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, RODEL. * Working in roadway design. * Working with Minnesota Department of Transportation and MnDOT State Aid. * Ability to: * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county, federal, state and city staff, public officials and the general public. * Demonstrate examples of exhibiting high levels of organization and attention to documentation needs. * Coordinate work with county and contract staff for successful project completions. * Communicate and present technical and sensitive information effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Read and interpret the MnMUTCD, MnDOT Standard Design Manuals and Technical Memos, construction plans, specifications, and other written forms. * Schedule, prioritize and balance several tasks. About the department: We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources. 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 with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive 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 The Bridge (login as Guest). 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. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Watch this video for application best practices and tips. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Fahad Mansoor [email protected] 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. Employee Benefits Summary 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 here. 01 This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to the facility in Medina. Work hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but may vary depending on projects. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. This position requires a valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit and access to reliable transportation to visit the job site in Medina. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? * Yes * No 02 In which of the following fields do you have a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply. * Civil engineering * Electrical engineering * Mechanical engineering * Other engineering field * None of the above 03 Describe your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and credits/certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. If you do not have education relevant to this position, type "None" in the space provided. 04 Which of the following best describes your status? * I am registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with a State Board. * I have completed the EIT exam and am awaiting registration. * I have the ability to acquire EIT registration within six (6) months of hire. * I am licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) with a State Board. * I have completed the PE exam and am awaiting licensure. * None of the above. 05 Please enter your Engineer in Training registration number or your Professional Engineering Licensure number(s), state(s) in which held, expiration date(s) and field(s)/discipline(s) of engineering licensure: 06 How many years of experience do you have in traffic engineering design (i.e. signals, signing, striping, lighting, staging and temporary traffic control)? * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more, but less than 2 years * 2 years or more, but less than 3 years * 3 years or more, but less than 4 years * 4 years or more, but less than 5 years * 5 years or more * I do not have this experience 07 Describe your experience in traffic engineering design (i.e. signals, signing, striping, lighting, staging and temporary traffic control), referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 08 How many years of experience do you have conducting traffic engineering planning and operations (i.e. traffic counts, forecasting, safety analysis, warrant analysis, operations, and simulation modeling)? * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more, but less than 2 years * 2 years or more, but less than 3 years * 3 years or more, but less than 4 years * 4 years or more, but less than 5 years * 5 years or more * I do not have this experience 09 Describe your experience conducting traffic engineering planning and operations (i.e. traffic counts, forecasting, safety analysis, warrant analysis, operations, and simulation modeling), referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 10 Which of the following software applications do you have experience using? Check all that apply. * AutoCAD * AutoTURN * GIS * Microsoft Excel * Microsoft Outlook * Microsoft Word * MicroStation/Openroads Designer * Rodel * SignCAD * Synchro/SimTraffic * VISSIM * Other * None of the above 11 If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the related software. If this does not apply to you, type "None" in the space provided. 12 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 (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources) * 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 (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.) * Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.) * hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com 13 For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source. Required Question Employer Hennepin County Address Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487 Phone 612-348-7855 Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs