Entry Level Graduate Petroleum Engineering Jobs in Minnesota

Description Hennepin County's Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking an entry level Design Engineer to join the Design division. This position will be responsible for performing design engineering functions as well as all working through phases of project development for roadway reconstruction projects. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.

For more information visit employee referral program. Find us here at upcoming career fairs. Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340 and remote as job duties require.

There is no public transportation to the facility in Medina. Typical business hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

but may vary depending on projects. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis.

Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About the position type: This is a full-time benefit-earning position. This position is internally classified as a Graduate Engineer (Level 1) in the Engineer Series job class.

Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Prepare preliminary layouts and detail roadway plans for capital improvement projects. Perform, direct, and coordinate the development and review of engineering analysis, drainage calculations, special provisions, environmental documents, pavement design, and cost estimates for roadway projects.

Serve as project manager on select in-house and consultant design projects and/or serve as a project liaison to city or Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) led projects on county facilities. Work closely with other jurisdictions, committees, and neighborhood groups to achieve project consent. Create, lead and facilitate presentations and discussions at internal and external project-related meetings.

Research and prepare complex engineering reports, narratives, charts, graphs, and visual aids. Provide engineering leadership and guidance to technical staff and consultants. Provide assistance as needed to other divisions within the department.

Need to have: Bachelor's degree or higher in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering or other engineering field appropriate to the position. Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with a State Board of Registration or the ability to acquire registration within six months of hire. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice to have: Experience: Design engineering on preliminary and final design tasks. With roadway design. Coordinating and evaluating the work of technical staff.

Using MicroStation or AutoCAD, or equivalent. Managing with MnDOT and MnDOT State Aid. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering.

Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county, federal, state and municipal staff, public officials and the general public. Demonstrate examples of exhibiting high levels of organization and attention to documentation needs. Coordinate work with county and contract staff for successful project completion.

Communicate and present technical and sensitive information effectively, both verbally and in writing. Read and interpret MnDOT Standard Design Manuals and Technical Memos, construction plans, specifications, and other written forms. Schedule, prioritize and balance several tasks.

About the department: We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality transportation network. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota.

Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations.

This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Watch this video for application best practices and tips. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact: Fahad Mansoor Fahad.Mansoor@hennepin.us.