Engineer

Position Description The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department is hiring Engineers in the following areas: Traffic & Parking Services, Water Treatment & Distribution Services and Transportation Engineering and Design These positions will perform a variety of technical engineering work in the preparation of plans and specifications for engineering projects, provide consultation and assistance for civil engineering-related projects, performing technical studies, and preparing reports. Note: Applicants for unlicensed engineers will be considered for this position. Applicants possessing a Professional Engineering license should apply for the Professional Engineer Posting. Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office and/or at construction sites. Resume: You MUST submit a resume online along with your official City application. Without it, your application will be deemed as incomplete and will not be submitted for further consideration. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas Job Duties and Responsibilities Overall Job Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of a licensed engineer, provide engineering design work, create plans that construction crews can follow and ensure the designs meet Federal, State and Local guidelines. Provide project management and coordination for planning, design, construction, and/or repair efforts. Prepare contractual documents, hire, and manage the work of consultants and contractors. Coordinate with private utilities, local businesses, and residents to help meet project needs and minimize impacts. Obtain appropriate approvals, agreements and permits necessary for City projects and Initiatives. Establish priorities to ensure that projects are completed on schedule within budget. Prepare project specifications, cost estimates and funding splits, and recommendations. Participate in the monitoring of project schedules and budgets. Provide direction and mentoring to technicians, interns and other staff as assigned. Respond to questions from City Council Members, staff, constituents and other interested parties on various projects, plans and issues. Coordinate initiatives and projects with other Public Works staff and outside partners Gather input from stakeholders in other Public Works divisions, City departments, other agencies, and the public. Perform research, prepare reports, give presentations, and write proposals. Communicate and present on technical engineering issues in a way that can be understood by residents, council members, and team members. Communication may be in person or in writing. Participate as the City's technical representative at various meetings. Ability to communicate on a regular basis with others regarding procurement of materials, hiring of consultants, reviewing and planning of projects, investigations of issues and the status of all projects. Perform other related duties as assigned. Additional duties and responsibilities for each position include: Transportation Engineering & Design Job Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of design and/or construction of municipal capital improvement projects Ensure the municipal construction projects are built according to plans and specifications. Solve problems as they arise during design and/or construction. Administer construction and consulting contracts and provide project management during design and/or construction. Drafting roadway designs using MicroStation & OpenRoads designer. At a minimum, at least one of the following skills are desired for the Transportation Engineering & Design Services Engineer position(s): Desirable for a candidate to have a strong understanding of municipal engineering principles of construction materials and testing. Desirable for a candidate to have experience in problem solving during design and/or construction Possess the ability to make decisions and recommendations regarding construction materials issues and pavement recommendations within a short timeframe. Possess comfort working in a construction zone and in a materials testing laboratory. Knowledge and/or experience in environmental engineering as it relates to phase I and II investigations, analytical sample collection, interpreting analytical results. Traffic & Parking Services Job Duties and Responsibilities One position will assist in the supervision of the Traffic electrical as-built and field locating group, as well as quality control inspections. Assist with managing project design reviews and comment collection and submission. Design signals and streetlighting plans as well as signing and striping plans. Assist with Traffic safety initiatives during design and construction. Ability to master a variety of software including MicroStation, Autocad, Smartsheet, and GIS. One position will be affiliated with the Safe Streets for All Grant and will be designing safety improvements and overseeing construction. At a minimum, at least one of the following skills are desired for the Traffic and Parking Services Engineer positions: Ability to learn the principles of traffic signals, streetlighting and signing and striping. Should be able to provide summary of exposure to these areas through coursework or outside study Ability to learn and master new software as described previously. Provide examples of quickly learning and applying new skills and principles. Water Treatment & Distribution Services Job Duties and Responsibilities Review proposed paving plans and provide input and guidance as it relates to potential impacts to water utility infrastructure. Manage the delivery of municipal utility engineering, project management, and design. The following skill is desired for the Water Treatment and Distribution Services Engineer positions: Ability to manage, at the same time, many projects related to water treatment process, facilities management, paving, traffic, surface waters and sewers as well as various other partner agency projects all at various stages of preliminary design, construction design, construction and project close out. Working Conditions: Office and field work. Field work may include exposure to all weather conditions; exposure to outdoor elements such as noise, dust, gases, fumes, and chemicals; exposure to high traffic areas; exposure to rough, uneven surfaces; and/or other types of conditions that may be found in a construction environment. Some positions require working some nonstandard work hours and attending evening meetings with the public. Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college by the date of hire. Experience: This is an entry level position, experience performing engineering work is a plus, but not required. Licenses/Certifications: Possess, and continue to maintain, a valid driver's license. Must provide documentation that you have one of the following Graduated from an accredited University Have obtained Fundamentals of Engineering certificate You have been approved to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering test. As a condition of continued employment, a Professional Engineer License must be obtained from the State of Minnesota within eight (8) years from the date of hire. Employees hired into the Engineer (unlicensed) classification are automatically promoted to the Professional Engineer classification upon successfully obtaining a Minnesota Professional Engineer License. Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant... For full info follow application link. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Created: 2026-03-23