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Hennepin County Graduate Traffic Engineer in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description Hennepin County's Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking a Graduate Traffic Engineer 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. 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. Click here to view the job classification specification. 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.