Engineering Technician, Principal - Design Division
Description:
Salary: $77,481.12 - $103,332.21 Annually
Location : Medina, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25TRNS230FM135
Department: Transportation Project Delivery
Division: Trans Design Division
Opening Date: 05/15/2025
Closing Date: 5/29/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County Public Works is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to join the Design division within the Transportation Project Delivery department. This position will work as part of a team to deliver roadway reconstruction projects with opportunities for professional and technical growth through training and working with other experienced roadway design professionals.
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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 this facility. Work hours are flexible between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must live 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 an Engineering Technician, Principal.
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In this position, you will:
Direct, train, and check the work of other technicians; ensuring deadlines are met.
Direct and perform tasks in the design and review of roadway design elements for complex road and bridge projects that include but are not limited to utility tabs and plans, alignment plans and tabs, removal, construction, profile, intersection detail sheets, construction staging plans, erosion control, turf establishment plans, and cross section sheets.
Assist or lead project coordination efforts to include utilities, agencies, residents, and other county departments.
Develop and maintain expertise in the preliminary and final design of roadway design elements.
Support other technicians and design squads by applying roadway design criteria that include complex preliminary geometric layouts, determining typical construction sections, surface modeling, profile grades, drainage, detail design standards, specification items, preparing, and checking and reviewing cost estimates.
Assist during development of federal and/or state required documents. Need to have:
One of the following:
Eight years of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, building and energy automation or related engineering work.
Current Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 4.
Licensed Land Surveyor (LS), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) Certification or Licensed Surveyor in Training (LSIT) may be substituted for 5 years of experience.
Note: One of the following may be substituted for one year of the required experience:
Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology, building automation systems/heating ventilation air conditioning or land surveying training program.
30 college semester credits or more in mathematics, geography, computer science or engineering-related technical courses.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Nice to have:
Experience:
Designing and reviewing preliminary and detailed public works roadway reconstruction plans.
Directing a work team and/or coordinating work with other internal department divisions.
Utilizing complex computer software, such as CAD (OpenRoads, InRoads, Geopak, Civil 3D or equivalent), or spreadsheets.
Reading and interpreting engineering design manuals, technical memorandums, construction plans, specifications, and other job-related forms.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of traffic engineering, civil engineering, engineering construction materials, equipment, and practices.
Ability to:
Maintain effective relationships with contractors, residents, and coworkers.
Schedule, prioritize, and balance several tasks/projects.
Work independently and in teams with minimal lead worker direction. 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 generous 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 (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.
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If you have any questions, please contact:
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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.
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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 this facility. Work hours are flexible between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must live 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 and the ability to obtain a
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
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Select the option(s) that describes your education and/or experience related to this position. Check all that apply.
Eight years of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, building and energy automation or related engineering work.
Current Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 4
Licensed Land Surveyor (LS), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) Certification or Licensed Surveyor in Training (LSIT) and three years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, building and energy automation or related engineering work.
Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program and seven years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, building and energy automation or related engineering work.
30 college semester credits in mathematics, geography, computer science, or engineering-related technical courses and seven years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, building and energy automation or related engineering work.
None of the above
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If you have completed post high school education or training, please list the school(s) you attended and indicate your major area(s) of specialization, relevant classes, and any degree(s) or certificate(s) received. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
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Describe your experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, building and energy automation or related engineering work, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have designing and reviewing preliminary and detailed public works roadway reconstruction plans?
I do not have this experience
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
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Describe your experience designing and reviewing preliminary and detailed public works roadway reconstruction plans, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience directing a work team and/or coordinating work with other internal departmental divisions?
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Describe your experience directing a work team and/or coordinating work with other internal departmental divisions, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Select the following computer software you have utilized? Check all that apply.
CAD software (Microstation, AutoCAD or equivalent)
Road Design Software (OpenRoads, InRoads, GeoPak, Civil 3D, AutoTurn or equivalent)
Spreadsheets
Other
None of the above
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Describe your experience with utilizing the computer software choice(s) you indicated in the previous questions, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience with reading and interpreting engineering design manuals, technical memorandums, construction plans, specifications, and other job-related forms?
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Describe your experience with reading and interpreting engineering design manuals, technical memorandums, construction plans, specifications, and other job-related forms, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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