Senior Professional Engineer

Description

Hennepin County's Facilities Services is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to administer and monitor contractor contracts and coordinate the development and review of mechanical/electrical systems, program requirements, project design, and construction contract documents to assure satisfaction of program and quality requirements.

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 various Hennepin County Facilities and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility in start and end times. 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 Senior Professional Engineer in the Engineer series job class. Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Plan, implement, and manage moderate to complex projects related to construction, alteration, renovation, space utilization, and preservation of engineering systems within Hennepin County facilities.

• Participate and recommend actions in engineering policy and procedural matters.

• Prepare project budgets and estimates, as well as schedule resources for their completion; assure all projects are on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all building codes and Hennepin County standards.

• Serve as subject matter expert on projects with significant complexity.

• Administer consultant contracts and monitor consultant performance as related to design and construction administration.

• Evaluate engineering project bids and make recommendations for contract award.

• Coordinate the development and review of engineering systems, program requirements, project design, and construction contract documents.

• Incorporate sustainable guidelines throughout the various phases of assigned projects, help to accomplish Hennepin County Climate Action Plan goals and initiatives.

• Investigate and gather data for facility infrastructure projects; provide recommendations and technical support to work teams responsible for the repair, maintenance, and operations of Hennepin County facilities.

• Work alongside Hennepin County user groups and Facility Operations Managers and deliver successful projects.

• Contribute to a work environment where all are respected, valued, and welcomed.

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering field appropriate to the position and five years of engineering experience.

• License as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration or able to obtain a Minnesota License within six months of hire.

Nice to have:

• Experience with:

• Reducing energy use and managing energy related projects.

• Facilities Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), fire protection, building automation, and/or plumbing systems.

• Researching, developing, managing, and evaluating contracts; experience overseeing and managing budgets.

• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Knowledge of:

• Policy and procedural matters, principles, and practices of building mechanical or electrical engineering.

• Construction documents and construction contract administration as applied to the principles of construction management.

• Commissioning, recommissioning, and Minnesota B3 process.

Ability to:

• Effectively oversee multiple projects/responsibilities concurrently and to respond to various managers and staff as requested.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in response to work demands, and provide functional design appropriate to the public sector.

• Work both independently and as part of a team as a subject matter expert.

Strong oral and written communication, organization, and engineering project management skills.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Facility Services Department provides a full range of facility services for county programs and services. The department:

• Identifies capital needs

• Develops and manages projects to construct new buildings, refurbish existing buildings, and maintain infrastructure

• Operates and maintains buildings

• Facilitates a safe environment for residents and employees

• Manages all real estate functions

• Aligns work to county disparity reduction and climate action goals.

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 (select 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.

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

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pajoua Chang

Pajoua.Chang@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

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.

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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various Hennepin County Facilities and remote as job duties require. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility in start and end times. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering field appropriate to this position?

• Yes

• No

03

List your completed degree(s) including level(s) and area(s) of specialization. If you have not completed a degree, type "None" in the space provided.

04

Are you currently licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration or will be Minnesota License eligible within six months of hire?

• Yes

• No

05

List your current MN licensure number and expiration date as a Professional Engineer. If you do not yet have this but are eligible to obtain within six months of hire, type "Eligible to obtain" in the space provided.

06

How many years of engineering experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

07

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

08

Which of the following facilities systems do you have experience working with? Check all that apply.

• Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems

• Fire protection systems

• Building automation systems

• Plumbing systems

• Electrical systems

• None to the above

09

Describe your work experience with facilities Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), fire protection, building automation, plumbing systems and/or electrical systems, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

10

Which of the following engineering project management tasks have you performed? Check all that apply.

• I have developed agendas for a project team or committee
• I have led a project team or committee
• I have developed and proposed my own project idea to a higher level manager or board
• I have developed an initial project plan, including a timetable, tasks, and work products
• I have used project management computer software
• I have assigned project tasks to staff
• I have developed a project budget
• I have reviewed and accepted/approved completed project work products
• I have revised a project plan, including the timetable, to accommodate new developments or project delays
• I have obtained funding for a project
• I do not have engineering project management experience

11

Select the choice(s) that best describes your engineering related written communication experience. Check all that apply.

• I have written reports, articles, and/or manuals
• I have written procedures and practices
• I do not have experience with engineering related written communication

12

Which of the following contracting tasks have you performed? Check all that apply.

• Recruited vendors to provide goods or services

• Developed bid specifications or requests for proposals

• Negotiated contracts with vendors to provide goods or services

• Worked with vendors to develop quality service delivery standards, policies, and procedures

• Developed standards to document service delivery from a vendor

• Accepted contractor or vendor work

• Resolved contract issues, problems, or disputes

• I do not have this experience

13

What is the largest budget you have prepared in a work setting?

• Less than $10,000
• $10,001 - $100,000
• $100,001 - $1,000,000
• $1,000,001 - $3,000,000
• $3,000,001 - $5,000,000
• Over $5,000,001
• I have not prepared a budget

14

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

15

Have you held a job where you worked with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds?

• Yes

• No

16

Describe your experience working with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds, referencing jobs listed in your resume/application. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.

17

Do you have experience working with decarbonization or electrification of mechanical systems?

• Yes

• No

18

Describe your experience working with decarbonization or electrification of mechanical systems, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Hennepin County employee or recruiter

• 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)

• Radio

• Social media (Twitter, Facebook, Glassdoor, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs

• Other

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

Required Question

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