Civil Engineer II

Anoka County

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. The Civil Engineer II plays a key role in drafting, designing, and supporting the construction of a variety of infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements and traffic operations. This position supports both new and existing highway safety and construction initiatives. Serving as a main point of contact throughout project development, the Civil Engineer II helps resolve issues, guides design changes, and ensures project objectives are met. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of March 30th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least 2 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques involved in the construction, design, and proper maintenance of county highways and bridges.
• Knowledge of construction specification, OSHA safety standards, environmental standards, federal laws, and state statutes.
• Possess or in the process of obtaining a MN Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create drawings and specifications, including right of way acquisition, roadway design, traffic engineering, drainage design, and environmental impact to support highway construction and improvements.
• Preparation of reports on engineering projects and proposals. to maintain schedule, meet deadlines, and minimize impact to the traveling public.
• Ensure all contracts, proposals, timelines and documents remain up to date.
• Maintain all project documentation including specifications and illustrations.
• Perform research, data collection, analysis, and utilize written documentation 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 in preparing technical specifications for project bidding process.
• Distribute documentation to design staff during highway project development.
• Coordinate with utility companies during construction to ensure safety and maintenance of utility systems during construction projects.
• Support field personnel by performing activities, interpreting definitions, and specifications during roadway construction and survey activities.
• Support questions from contractors, utility companies, public and other agencies and elevate any complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level