Engineering Specialist, Civil Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer or Design Engineer - Program Delivery

Engineering Specialist, Civil Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer or Design Engineer - Program Delivery

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Engineering Specialist, Civil Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer or Design Engineer - Program Delivery

Salary

$65,436.80 - $143,312.00 Annually

Location

Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03165

Division

Public Works

Department

Program Delivery

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

JOB SUMMARY

Carver County is looking for a dynamic candidate to fill one of our Engineering roles at our Public Works facility in Cologne. The specific classification and pay range will be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications.

Carver County offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to meet the needs of employees and their families including affordable health insurance, comprehensive dental insurance, a pension plan through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more! For a full list of benefits, please click here: Carver County Benefit Information (https://www.carvercountymn.gov/home/showdocument?id=28256)

Upon completion of necessary training, the Engineering positions are eligible for partial remote work.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The typical duties and responsibilities will vary depending on which classification most closely matches a candidate's qualifications.

Engineering Specialist - click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carvermn/classspecs/729425?keywords=engineering%20spec&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review job description and pay range

Civil Engineer - click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carvermn/classspecs/728867?keywords=civil%20engineer&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review job description and pay range

Senior Civil Engineer - click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carvermn/classspecs/1333848?keywords=civil%20engineer&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review job description and pay range

Design Engineer - click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carvermn/classspecs/730752?keywords=design%20en&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review job description and pay range

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Specialist - Associates Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and 6 years of related and progressive work experience OR a High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of related and progressive work experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by NCEES or the ability to obtain within 6 months; valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; various MnDOT or U of M certifications (entire list included in above link) within 24 months of hire.

Civil Engineer - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by NCEES or the ability to obtain within 6 months; valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; various MnDOT or U of M certifications (entire list included in above link) within 24 months of hire.

Senior Civil Engineer - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by NCEES or the ability to obtain within 6 months; 3 years of related and progressive work experience; valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; various MnDOT or U of M certifications (entire list included in above link) within 24 months of hire.

Design Engineer - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation or related field; 5 years of related and progressive work experience; licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of MN or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire; valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; various MnDOT or U of M certifications (entire list included in above link) within 24 months of hire.

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation, and pre-placement physical.

Benefit Summary (https://www.carvercountymn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27207)

01

What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a degree in civil engineering and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by NCEES, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months or higher

• Associates degree in Land Surveying/Civil Engineering/Construction Management

• High school diploma/GED

• None of the above

02

How many years of related and progressive work experience do you have?

• None/less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 6 years

• 6 years, less than 8 years

• 8 years or more

03

Please briefly describe your related and progressive work experience indicated above. If you selected none, please reply with N/A.

04

Do you currently hold or be able to obtain within 24 months of employment, MnDOT, University of Minnesota, or NHI Certification in the following areas: Grading and Base Tester and Inspector, Bituminous Street Inspector, Concrete Field Tester and Inspector, ADA Construction, Signal & Lighting, Traffic Control Supervisor, Construction Site Management, Design of Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Bridge Construction Inspector and Bridge Safety Inspector Certification.

• Yes

• No

05

Do you have a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or evidence of mobility?

• Yes

• No

06

How many years of experience do you have in highway and bridge design?

• None, less than 3 months

• 3 months, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

07

How many years of experience do you have in hydraulics/hydrology design?

• None, less than 3 months

• 3 months, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

08

How many years of experience do you have in preparing construction plans and specifications?

• None, less than 3 months

• 3 months, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

09

How many years of experience do you have in construction inspection/engineering experience?

• None, less than 3 months

• 3 months, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

10

How many years of experience do you have in surveying/construction staking?

• None, less than 3 months

• 3 months, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

11

How many years of experience do you have in MicroStation or AutoCAD with 3D Design Software?

• None, less than 3 months

• 3 months, less than 1 year

• 1 year, less than 3 years

• 3 years, less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

12

What is your proficiency level using Microsoft Office?

• Expert

• Intermediate

• Novice

• None of the above

13

What is your proficiency level with Microsoft projects?

• Expert

• Intermediate

• Novice

• None of the above

Required Question

Employer

Carver County

Address

600 East 4th Street

Chaska, Minnesota, 55318

Phone

952-361-1525

Website

https://www.carvercountymn.gov

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