Scoping Engineer

Description

The Capital Programming team is seeking a Scoping Engineer to join the Transportation Project Delivery department. The primary responsibilities of this position include scoping new multimodal road reconstruction projects that are introduced into the Capital Improvement Program. Examples of work tasks include developing concepts, estimating costs, participating in stakeholder meetings, and tracking key metrics.

Hennepin County's five-year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a tool used to identify, schedule, and finance capital improvements. Each CIP project provides an opportunity to advance the county's priorities in disparities reduction, Complete and Green streets, as well as climate resiliency. The 2023 legislation session resulted in a significant increase in transportation funding - presenting a generational opportunity for Hennepin County to elevate its investment in people walking, using transit, biking, and driving along the county's transportation system that extends across 569 miles and 150 bridges.

Opportunities for training and professional development will be provided as part of the on-boarding process.

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 this facility. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 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 Professional Engineer (Level II) within the Engineer Series job class.

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In this position, you will:

• Interact with the following functional areas as scoping inputs:
• Transportation Operations Asset Management to determine the age, condition, and characteristics of county owned assets.
• Transportation Project Delivery - Transportation Planning to determine a project's association with the county's Long Range Planning efforts.

Complete the following tasks as part of the scoping phase:

• Develop typical sections and conceptual layouts to visualize proposed improvements for people walking, using transit, biking, and driving, with an emphasis on reconstruction projects.
• Generate planning level estimates for reconstruction projects to inform budgetary needs as part of the CIP.
• Participate in meetings with external stakeholders to collect input during a project's initial scoping phase.

Collaborate with project managers within Transportation Project Delivery to transition projects from the scoping milestone to the preliminary design milestone.Participate in the county's quarterly Project Scoping Committee meetings.Assist with work tasks associated with the project prioritization process that's facilitated by the CIP Coordinator on a biennial frequency.Track investment metrics, in collaboration with other functional areas, to measure progress on the county's Asset Management Plan and the Complete & Green Streets Policy.Support the Scoping team with completing work tasks associated with external funding application development; support the Scoping team with State Aid required tasks, including preparing Force Account Agreements and required coordination across divisions, and county sponsorship projects.

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering field appropriate to the position and four years or more of engineering experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration or able to obtain a Minnesota license within six months of hire.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge in:
• Complete and Green Streets best practices.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Minnesota State Aid and federal processes.

Experience:

• Using computer aided drafting tools such as OpenRoads, ConceptStation or equivalent to develop conceptual layouts.
• Generating estimates at different milestones of the scoping phase (asset management level, typical section level, or concept level).
• Using crash analysis tools such as MnCMAT2.
• With traffic simulation and modeling such as Synchro/SimTraffic.
• With asset management tools such as Cartegraph.
• Scoping roadway and/or bridge projects.
• Completing work tasks associated with the development of funding applications involving state and/or federal solicitations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365 software programs, and Adobe Acrobat.Ability to:

• Develop an initial project scope to address the county's asset needs and incorporate the county's Complete and Green Streets policy.
• Interpret crash and traffic data.
• Read and interpret long range plans, guidelines, and reports.
• Categorize project costs by activity, asset category, and funding source.
• Complete work tasks associated with the development of funding applications for solicitations involving external state and federal funding.
• Communicate and present technical information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including virtual meetings while working remotely.

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 to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

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 The Bridge (log in 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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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Marita Nguyen

marita.nguyen@hennepin.us

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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.

Employee Benefits Summary

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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.

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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. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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In which of the following field(s) do you have a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.

• Civil engineering
• Other related engineering field
• Neither of the above

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List your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

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This position requires a Professional Engineer licensure with the Minnesota Board of Registration. What is your current Professional Engineer licensing status?

• I am licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration
• I am licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state
• I am not licensed as a Professional Engineer, but I am eligible for licensure within six months of hire
• I am not licensed as a Professional Engineer at this time

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List your Professional Engineer license(s) below including field(s) of engineering, status/expiration date, and license number. If you are not currently licensed, type "None" in the space provided.

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Do you have four years or more of engineering experience?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your engineering experience, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Which of the following computer applications do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• Adobe Acrobat
• Asset Management Software
• AutoCAD/Civil3D
• Microsoft Excel
• MnCMAT2
• OpenRoads/ConceptStation
• Synchro/SimTraffic
• Other
• None of the above

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Describe your experience using the computer applications you selected in the previous question, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the related software. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Do you have experience scoping roadway and/or bridge projects?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience scoping roadway and/or bridge projects, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Do you have experience completing work tasks associated with the development of funding applications involving state and/or federal solicitations?

• Yes
• No

13

Describe your experience completing work tasks associated with the development of funding applications involving state and/or federal solicitations, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
• 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 (job board or email)
• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
• Other

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.

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Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs