Engineering Assistant Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

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.
The Environmental Services Division of the Metropolitan Council is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Manager of Interceptor Engineering.

About the Interceptor System:

The interceptor system is the sanitary sewer network of pipes, mains, and tunnels that intercept wastewater flow when it leaves one city and is conveyed through other cities enroute to one of the 9 wastewater reclamation/treatment facilities in the 7-County Metropolitan area. The interceptor system consists of 634 miles of gravity mains, force mains and siphons; 231 billing and performance meters; and 60 lift stations. The interceptor system serves 2.8 million people from 111 communities

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

The Interceptor Engineering group is responsible for the planning and design of capital projects to preserve, improve, and expand the interceptor system to meet our customer service goals. In addition, the Interceptor Engineering department supports the Construction Services group during capital project construction.

The Assistant Manager position provides support and backup to an Engineering Manager. The Assistant Manager supervises assigned and unassigned staff in addition to the responsibilities for contract management, connection permits, encroachment permits, and relocation requests. The Assistant Manager is also responsible in gathering the project information required to develop the Capital Improvements Program and the corresponding annual Capital Program publication.

• Manage and coordinate department programs in support of policy initiatives.
• Coordinate staff activities and checks work for conformance to standards.
• Provide performance feedback.
• Manage and disseminate information from departments and other databases.
• Assist in developing Capital Improvements Program and Capital Budget.
• Prepare, facilitate, and give presentations to the Metropolitan Council Environment Committee, executive management, workshops, and public meetings.
• Manage project delivery, project managers, and project goals, objectives, and outcomes to provide organizational consistency and direction.
• Develop and manage a quality control program for project designs, including design guidelines and facility Information.
• Manage permitting programs (encroachments and connections).
• Manage master contracts and execute work authorizations.
• Review relocation and system changes requested by communities and agencies.
• Develop, review, or approve governmental agreements (reconveyance, construction cooperation, master utility, etc.) in addition to real estate appraisals, right-of-entry agreements, and approvals for acquisitions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Any of the following combinations of experience in the design and construction of large wastewater collection and treatment facilities and completed education (degree field of study in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or closely related field):

• Bachelor's degree AND six (6) years of experience, including a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota
• Master's degree or higher AND four (4) years of experience, including a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six (6) months of the job:

• Ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.

• Ability to make sound, timely, risk-based decisions with limited information.

What you can expect from us:

More about why you should join us

Union/Grade: MANA - Grade J

FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: N

Work Environment:

Work is regularly performed in a normal office environment but may occasionally be performed in the field. The position may occasionally be exposed to a variety of conditions, including wet, humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme heat (non-weather). The position may occasionally involve working near moving parts or equipment in high, precarious places and may expose the worker to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. Local travel by car is occasional. The position is exposed to moderate noise.

What steps does the recruitment process involve:

Once you have completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check that verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. 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 relate to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety-sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position). Criminal background checks 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. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the region's diversity and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.