Do you have an interest in serving the public and working for a great city? Join Brooklyn Center and be a part of an amazing group of city employees who are proud of the work they do every day. The Engineering Department is recruiting for a full-time, benefit eligible, Principle Engineer.

The primary objective of this professional, technical and administrative position is to assist in directing, planning, organizing and supervising design and construction activities of the Engineering Division. The focus of this position includes coordinating development of construction plans and specifications and performing construction management activities under the direct supervision of the City Engineer.

Engineering

• Manages, supervises and contributes to the City’s street reconstruction program: design and plan preparation, construction inspection, public involvement and communication, project and contract management, technical investigation and evaluation, permitting, surveying, records maintenance and record drawing production and maintenance.

• Coordinates activities with other departments, consultants, utility companies, and other governmental agencies in conjunction with City projects.

• Provides the City with technical expertise in issues related to municipal improvement project issues, research and planning.

• Assists in preparing the annual capital improvement budget for public works projects and other financial analysis for public works programs.

• Manages the system, performs design, trains staff and maintains technical competency pertaining to advanced drafting and design components using AutoCAD and Civil 3-d.

• Provides technical assistance and field work for traffic engineering studies such as collecting and compiling traffic counts and turning movements; preparing accident histories; and documenting sight distance problems.

• Coordinates the City’s digital record drawings.

Leadership

• Leads the work of the Engineering Technical staff in the Engineering division in related tasks and assignments.

• Provides training opportunities for technical staff to maintain current knowledge and certifications.

• Ensures effective and proper utilization of personnel and resources in all areas of assigned responsibility.

• Assists evaluation of job performance of assigned.
  Freely shares information needed so employees can make decisions and do their job.

• Actively involves employees in the decision-making process.

• Helps employees acquire the material, equipment and knowledge they need to do their jobs.

• Communicates goals and objectives so employees know what is expected of them.
  Encourages employees to develop their talents and participate in training opportunities.

• Recognizes accomplishments in a timely manner.

General

• Keeps City Engineer currently informed of significant activities, developments, assignments, problems, issues, errors, complaints or concerns as they arise.

• Prepares maps and graphic illustrations for use in reports and public presentations.

• Remains current on all specifications, regulations, codes, construction practices, and generally accepted engineering standards, legislation and policies.

• Answers engineering division calls and provides information to callers.

• Assists in maintaining and updating the City’s benchmark system.

• Provides technical assistance to contractors and the public regarding standards, practices, benchmarks, as-builts, etc.

• Represents the Engineering division in dealings with the public, presenting and explaining various assigned projects at public meetings and in direct personal contacts.

• Coordinates and attends training seminars, conferences and other educational opportunities to ensure up-to-date and modern skills and knowledge that pertain to the proper execution of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Attends industry-related and civic organization meetings as requested by the City
  Engineer.

• Creates reports and documents as requested.

• Performs other related duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or specifically assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communications: Must have the ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; ability to communicate clearly. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with persons who do not speak English and are from a variety of different cultures. Must be able to assertively control conversations in order to quickly and accurately gather pertinent information and be able to communicate this information professionally and precisely to the proper recipient. Must be able to read and understand correspondence, memoranda, and directives. Must freely share information needed so employees can make decisions and do their job correctly. Must be able to effectively represent the organization and the department to the public. Must have the ability to prepare, read, and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications.

Decision Making: Must act in a decisive manner, using good judgment. Must be able to assess problems and situations, able to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives. Must have knowledge of the utilization of appropriate resources and the willingness to initiate use of available resources. Must actively involve employees in the decision making process. Must have the ability to make sound engineering decisions in design or on field construction problems.

Interpersonal Relationships: Must have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships and cooperation with other employees, outside agencies, community groups, business operators, contractors and the general public/residents. Must be consistent in dealing with people; must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline must have tact and diplomacy; must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department; and must have a positive attitude. Must be able to establish and maintain effective supervisory relationships with other employees. Must maintain and foster an environment that supports the City’s mission and values.

Professional Attitude: Must have commitment to the organization; willingness to take initiative; dependability; maturity in relationships with others; and self-confidence. Must be able to deal with stressful situations, maintain composure, and remain objective. Must be appropriately flexible in adjusting to situations and procedures to support and carry out directives. Must represent the organization to other agencies and citizens with a courteous, helpful, and accurate.

Professional Attitude – continued: business-like attitude. Must have the ability to establish and maintain an effective and respected working relationship with City staff and other agencies. Must be able to exemplify leadership by encouraging initiative, effectively completing work assignments and utilizing resources appropriately. Must have the ability to keep management informed of critical, sensitive, or high profile matters. Must excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented, customer-focused work environment while maintaining a positive attitude. Must have the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Quality of Work: Must be able to produce quality, accurate work, detect and correct errors, utilize work time properly and productively while handling a high volume of work. Must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to coordinate and follow through on projects to completion. Must have an understanding of project management principles. Must be able to work independently on a wide variety of projects and assignments. Must have the ability to keep up with new construction methods and relevant aspects of the position by attending seminars, conferences, and reading current literature. Must have the ability to work varying shifts or times as tasks and assignments require including evening and weekends on occasion. Must have the ability to organize workload and meet schedules.

Technical Knowledge: Must have knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering as it directly relates to municipal operations and design. Must have knowledge and skill in the use computer equipment, software, CAD (preferably AutoCAD) and drafting. Must have knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of land surveying. Must have the ability to plan and carry out detailed investigations connected with engineering projects to compile engineering data and statistics to make estimates related to public works projects. Must have working knowledge of municipal public works design and construction procedures, materials and equipment. Must have considerable knowledge in the design of water distribution systems, sanitary, and storm sewers. Must have thorough knowledge of the geometric and structural design of streets, sidewalks and trails. Must have knowledge and understanding of applicable work safety standards.

Physical Abilities: Must have the ability to work in all types of weather. Must have the ability to walk over rough terrain during site inspections and the ability to lift a 35-pound object to a height of five (5) feet.

• Four years’ work experience in design and construction of municipal engineering projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional registration in the state of Minnesota or ability to obtain same within twelve months.
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with and complete understanding of the project development process from preliminary design to contract administration and acceptance.
• Experience with State Aid standards, municipal utility design and operation, and storm water hydrology and hydraulics design and operation.
• Experience with the design and construction of various public improvements.
• Experience managing budgets, project funding and contracts.
• Experience with a municipality or other governmental body.
• Supervisory experience of technical personnel in an office/project setting.
• Experience in working on projects with multiple project partners.
• Ability to speak, read or write any language other than English, including sign language.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for City benefits. The City offers a benefit package that includes health, dental, long and short term disability, life insurance, and deferred compensation.