Design Engineer - Traffic

Salary: $63,084.38 - $94,626.57 Annually
Location : Medina, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24TRNS165LV083
Department: Transportation Project Delivery
Division: Trans Design Division
Opening Date: 06/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Hennepin County's Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking a Design Engineer - Traffic to join the design division. This position will be responsible for performing traffic engineering design functions as well as all phases of project development for roadway reconstruction projects.
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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 (minimum of one day per week) and remote as job duties require. Typical business hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but may vary depending on projects. 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 position is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Graduate Engineer (Level 1) in the Engineer series job class.
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In this position, you will:

• Prepare, perform, direct tasks in the design, and review of plans, special provisions and cost estimates for traffic engineering design elements including signals, signing, striping, lighting, staging, ITS, and temporary traffic control by applying current policies, practices, and standards.
• Perform, complete, and coordinate the development and review of traffic engineering analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Serve as project manager on select in-house and consultant design projects and/or serve as a project liaison to city or MnDOT led projects on county facilities.
• Work closely with other jurisdictions and committees to achieve project consent.
• Create, lead and facilitate presentations and discussions at internal and external project-related meetings.
• Research and prepare complex engineering reports, narratives, charts, graphs, and visual aids.
• Provide assistance as needed to other divisions within the department.

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or other engineering field appropriate to the position.
• Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with a State Board of Registration or the ability to acquire registration within six months of hire.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Traffic engineering on preliminary and final design tasks including design of signals, signing, striping, temporary traffic control; conducting traffic operations analysis and preparing traffic operations analysis reports.
  • Supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the work of technical staff.
  • Using MicroStation/Openroads Designer, SignCAD, AutoTURN, Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, RODEL.
  • Working in roadway design.
  • Working with Minnesota Department of Transportation and MnDOT State Aid.

Knowledge of:

• Trip generation, traffic forecasts, safety analysis, traffic signal timing, traffic counting programs, warrant analysis.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county, federal, state and municipal staff, public officials and the general public.
• Demonstrate examples of exhibiting high levels of organization and attention to documentation needs.
• Coordinate work with county and contract staff for successful project completions.
• Communicate and present technical and sensitive information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Read and interpret the MnMUTCD, MnDOT Standard Design Manuals and Technical Memos, construction plans, specifications, and other written forms.
• Schedule, prioritize and balance several tasks.

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 competitive 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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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 (minimum of one day per week) and remote as job duties require. Typical business hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but may vary depending on projects. 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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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or another engineering field appropriate to the position?

• Yes
• No

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List your relevant completed education referencing school(s) attended, area(s) of study, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have any completed education, type "None" in the space provided.
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Which of the following best describes your status?

• I am registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with a State Board.
• I have completed the EIT exam and am awaiting registration.
• I am licensed as a Professional Engineer(PE) with a State Board.
• I have completed the PE exam and am awaiting licensure.
• None of the above.

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Please enter your Engineer in Training registration number or your Professional Engineering Licensure number(s), state(s) in which held, expiration date(s) and field(s)/discipline(s) of engineering licensure:
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How many years of experience do you have in traffic engineering design (i.e. signals, signing, striping, lighting, staging and temporary traffic control)?

• 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
• I do not have this experience

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Describe your experience in traffic engineering design (i.e. signals, signing, striping, lighting, staging and temporary traffic control), 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 in traffic engineering planning and operations (i.e. traffic counts, forecasting, safety analysis, warrant analysis, operations, and simulation modeling)?

• 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
• I do not have this experience

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Describe your experience in traffic engineering planning and operations (i.e. traffic counts, forecasting, safety analysis, warrant analysis, operations, and simulation modeling), 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 software applications do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• AutoCAD
• AutoTURN
• GIS
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• MicroStation/Openroads Designer
• Rodel
• SignCAD
• Synchro/SimTraffic
• VISSIM
• Other
• None of the above

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If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the related software. If this does not apply to you, type "None" in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• 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.)
• or
• 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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