Highway Infrastructure Specialist

At Hennepin County Public Works, we are seeking a highly skilled Highway Infrastructure Specialist to join our team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $85,000 per year, plus benefits.

The Highway Infrastructure Specialist will perform construction inspection and contract administration duties on road and bridge construction projects. This role involves working closely with project engineers to ensure that construction work meets specifications and deadlines.

• Assist project engineers with contract administration duties, including preparing and maintaining construction diaries, documenting contracts pay quantities, and tracking construction schedules and project budgets.
• Inspect road and bridge construction projects for adherence to contract specifications.
• Coordinate work and provide training to technicians.
• Serve as a lead inspector on average bridge and road construction projects.

• A minimum of five years of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work, including specialized experience in the function performed.
• One of the following may be substituted for one year of the required experience:
  • Completion of an approved highway/civil engineering technology or land surveying training program.
  • Thirty college semester credits or more in mathematics, geography, computer science, or engineering-related technical courses.
  • Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level 3.
  • GIS Professional Certification (GISP).
  • Licensed Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT).
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, bend, and stoop, work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, and lift items weighing up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

This is a full-time, benefit-earning position. As a Highway Infrastructure Specialist, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

This position is internally classified as Engineering Technician, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification.