Salary $63,084.38 - $94,626.57 Annually Job Number 24TRNS165FM046 Closing Date Continuous Description The Construction division of Hennepin County's Transportation department is seeking a Graduate Construction Engineer. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a strong interest in transportation projects, from pedestrian ramps to highway reconstruction, then you should consider working at Hennepin County Public Works. The position offers you the opportunity to learn about transportation projects and collaborate with other civil engineers, technicians, designers, and planners. We offer excellent benefits along with multiple opportunities for advancement. Upon receiving the Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, you would be eligible for promotion to a Professional Engineer position. 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 at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. During construction season, this position will work at various Hennepin County sites or in the office, and hybrid during the winter season as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Graduate Engineer (Level I) in the Engineer series job class. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Assist, and at times serve as, the Construction Project Engineer on road or bridge construction projects, assisting/leading an internal contract administration team of inspectors/construction surveyors and/or managing consultant contract administration teams to ensure compliance with Federal/State Aid standards, special provisions, environmental documents, contract plans, and MnDOT standard specifications. Participate in the review of complete construction plans and specifications by applying roadway design criteria that include constructability reviews, traffic control needs, safety, quality, project specific detailed designs, specification items, and checking/reviewing other project related items. Coordinate and communicate with internal team members across Hennepin County divisions and departments, external permitting agencies, municipal partners, stakeholder groups, and individual citizens to ensure successful project delivery outcomes. Direct and perform tasks in the inspection and materials testing of road and bridge projects for compliance to the project plans and specifications. Oversee administration of County State Aid Highway funding requirements; prepare and review partial payment estimate in construction management software (OneOffice). Review final costs, previous payments, resolve differences; and prepare for contract changes.