Senior Professional Engineer

Perform a variety of high-level professional engineering tasks in coordinating major tasks for the Public Work’s Department.

Work Location: This position currently works on-site only.

*The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Perform research and analysis of structures, pavement, and equipment and
• make recommendations for repair and/or replacement.
• Provide professional engineering expertise with construction projects and/or repair efforts.
• Manage all aspects of capital projects, including budget and funding, scope, rationale, allocation of resources, cost management, and reporting.
• Manage capital programs within the Public Works Department, preparing and administering a budget, project selection, financing for a 5-year program and supervising staff assigned to the unit.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed plans, specifications, and bidding documents for construction projects.
• Monitor job costs and may adjust project work to meet budget requirements.
• Take responsibility for staffing, supervising and training work crews and staff engaged in construction and repair work.
• Coordinate division engineering activities related to construction, maintenance, inspection, permitting, and other operations with other divisions within the Public Works Department and with private utility companies.
• May take lead role in public relations effort regarding some activities occurring in the Public Work’s Department.
• Perform high level professional engineering and administrative duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office and field setting

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

MINUMUM experience:
Five years’ experience performing engineering work, including one year experience as a Registered Professional Engineer

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota.
Applicants who are currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state may be considered, provided they are eligible to obtain registration as Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota withing six (6) months of the date of hire.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your Application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the [Professional Engineers (Public Works) (CEN)] . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Knowledge of City Government and departmental principles, policies and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the design techniques and civil engineering principles, practices and their applications.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City Ordinances and States that apply to the area assigned.
• Knowledge of City Government and departmental principles, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting, report preparation and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of the bidding process, contract management and contract administration.
• Knowledge of computer usage, software and applications.
• Ability to organize and supervise subordinate staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.