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Engineering Specialist, Principal (Construction)
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The Principal Engineering Specialist is an experienced lead worker in the Transportation Department responsible for the successful project management of County road, trail, and bridge projects. This position utilizes leadership, coordination, and strong communication skills to ensure that state and federal aid projects as well as locally funded projects are constructed according to plans and specifications.
Candidates must be proficient with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system problem solving and making independent decisions based on knowledge and expertise in CAD.
Candidates must be proficient with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system problem solving and making independent decisions based on knowledge and expertise in CAD.
Minimum Qualifications:
• One year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in Civil Engineering or Surveying AND 4 years of specific highway construction and/or survey related experience.
OR
• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field AND 3 years of specific highway construction and/or survey related experience.
OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience specifically related to the highway construction and/or survey field to total 5 years.
AND
• Valid Driver License
Candidate must have the ability and interest to obtain the following within one year of hire:
• MNDOT Technical Certifications: Level I Bituminous Street Inspector, Level I Concrete Field Inspector, Level I Grading and Base Inspector
Preferred Experience, Education & Licenses Beyond Minimum Qualifications:
• MNDOT Technical Certification: Level II Concrete Field Inspector, Level II Grading and Base Inspector, Level II Bituminous Street Inspector
• Technical experience with pavement management, database management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Bridge Construction Inspector
• Bridge Safety Inspection experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.
OR
• Associate degree or two-year technical certificate in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field AND 3 years of specific highway construction and/or survey related experience.
OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience specifically related to the highway construction and/or survey field to total 5 years.
AND
• Valid Driver License
Candidate must have the ability and interest to obtain the following within one year of hire:
• MNDOT Technical Certifications: Level I Bituminous Street Inspector, Level I Concrete Field Inspector, Level I Grading and Base Inspector
Preferred Experience, Education & Licenses Beyond Minimum Qualifications:
• MNDOT Technical Certification: Level II Concrete Field Inspector, Level II Grading and Base Inspector, Level II Bituminous Street Inspector
• Technical experience with pavement management, database management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Bridge Construction Inspector
• Bridge Safety Inspection experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.
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