Office Engineer/Associate Engineer - Southwest LRT

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and prior to Covid provided more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

Metro Transit's Capital Programs is responsible for the construction and delivery of capital projects including Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit. This position will start a career path working on the METRO Green Line Extension (GLE) Light Rail Transit Project. METRO Green Line Extension - Metropolitan Council (metrocouncil.org)

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

• Manage the RFI, submittal, project closeout and other contract administration processes for the Council. Ensure that shop drawings and materials submissions are reviewed and are on schedule and comply with the contract documents.
• Provide status reports for RFI's, submittals and other contract administrative processes to management, the Contractor and stakeholders
• Assists with the review of the contractor's pay requests as assigned by the CAR's
• Prepares construction contract closeout documentation satisfactory to finance and engineering. Maintains as-built plans and records during the project. Upon project completion, collects redlined plan sets and change orders, etc., and develops a comprehensive set of as-built plans.
• Confirms completion of work and resolves actual concerns through site visits with Council, Contractor, and other local and state representatives.
• Assists with quality control and quality assurance oversight on assigned projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position will be filled as an Engineer or Associate Engineer, based on qualifications.

Engineer (Non-represented Grade G, Non-exempt - $76,690 - $124,467 annually)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in a related discipline
• Two (2) years of related engineering experience
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire. Note: FE exam replaces the former Engineering in Training (EIT) exam.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in a related discipline
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire. Note: FE exam replaces the former Engineering in Training (EIT) exam.

• Knowledge of engineering principals in areas of functional responsibility
• Knowledge of construction management principles in areas of functional responsibility
• Experience working on an active construction site
• Exceptional communication abilities
• Knowledge of tools and techniques for planning projects including the use of project scheduling software. and project management software
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word and Excel, email and various database project tracking software packages. Computer applications related to the work including basic GIS and AutoCad concepts and applications preferred
• Ability to apply diverse knowledge of engineering principles within broad assignments making independent engineering decisions and using advanced engineering techniques and procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to write speeches and articles in a prescribed technique or style
• Ability to prepare civil construction cost estimates. Ability to interpret and apply advanced mathematical and quantitative methods and procedures typically acquired through advanced professional training
• Requires professional judgment and independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
• Requires skill and persuasion in dealings with others both inside and outside of the department
• Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values cultural and diversity among all employees

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Union/Grade: Non-Represented/ Pay Grade G (Engineer) or F (Associate Engineer)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education and employment if not verified previously. If the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards, you must pass a pass a criminal background check. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.