Civil Engineer I

Anoka County

Civil Engineer I supporting Anoka County’s transportation division with roadway design, highway construction, traffic operations, and safety projects. Coordinating drawings, specifications, field support, and utility reviews.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeAndover • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,214 - $103,896 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering principles, project design, and construction management, with a strong focus on highway and bridge design, environmental standards, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering DegreeEngineer-in-Training (EIT) CertificationKnowledge of Construction SpecificationsProject Documentation ManagementStrong Oral and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Highway DesignTraffic EngineeringDrainage DesignEnvironmental Impact AnalysisDesign CalculationsTechnical SpecificationsData Collection and AnalysisConstruction ManagementProject Proposal PreparationDocument Review Coordination

Soft Skills

Ability to Prioritize and Manage DeadlinesStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Surveying EquipmentInspection EquipmentOffice EquipmentComputersPhones

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) CertificationFE Exam Completion

Industry Keywords

OSHA Safety StandardsEnvironmental StandardsFederal LawsState StatutesCounty Development Review Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create drawings and specifications for right of way acquisition, roadway design, traffic engineering, drainage design, and environmental impact to support highway construction and improvements
Support preparation of engineering project and proposal reports to maintain schedules, meet deadlines, and minimize impact on the traveling public
Keep contracts, proposals, timelines, and documents up to date
Maintain project documentation, specifications, and illustrations
Perform research, data collection, and analysis to support design calculations, drawings, and rough sketches
Provide technical and project design support to field staff during construction
Answer construction-related questions and perform necessary revisions
Assist with technical specifications for project bidding
Distribute documentation to design staff during highway project development
Coordinate engineering document reviews in the County development review process
Coordinate with utility companies during preliminary and final design
Support field personnel during roadway construction and survey activities
Respond to contractors, utility companies, the public, and other agencies, escalating complex issues to higher-level staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis
Successfully pass driver’s license background check
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques for construction, design, and maintenance of county highways and bridges
Knowledge of construction specifications, OSHA safety standards, environmental standards, federal laws, and state statutes
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or FE exam completion preferred
Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to perform required physical activities, including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
Regularly lift 0–25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to work across office, construction, outdoor, rough-terrain, and changing-weather environments
Ability to use computers, phones, office equipment, inspection equipment, surveying equipment, and related tools
May need to drive a county or personal vehicle between work sites
Successfully pass required pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks when applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days of paid flexible time off
Up to 12.5 paid holidays
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
Pension plan
Other retirement investment options
Advancement opportunities
Professional development opportunities
Ability to work remotely one day a week