Graduate Engineering Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $38.44 - $53.81 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-007
Department: Highway
Opening Date: 03/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
***POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
This is an in-person, on-site position located in Rice County, MN.
The Highway Graduate Engineer performs civil engineering work in the surveying, design and construction of County road and bridge projects. This position assists with all phases of a construction project including planning, design and construction. This position provides guidance and support to the Engineering Technicians for road and bridge surveying, design and construction services. This position assists with overseeing and supervising the preparation of plans and specifications by others for construction and design projects. This position will assist the Highway Design/Construction Engineer and Assistant County Engineer with the preparation of plans, specifications, and construction oversight of a wide array of highway projects.
Examples of Duties
• Manages and develops construction plans and contract documents.
• Assists with the management of the annual construction program.
• Assists with planning and managing development impacts to the County highway system and future growth needs.
• Responds to citizen groups and individuals to answer questions and resolve complaints.
• Prepares and maintains reports and documents such as updating the webpage, developing bridge priority lists, annual construction maps, infrastructure reports, pavement preservation estimates and weight restrictions maps.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Additional preferred qualifications include (KSAs) experience in surveying, design of construction projects and construction inspection, knowledge of construction equipment, materials testing, CAD, strong oral, written communication skills, ability to problem solve and project management skills.
Supplemental Information
Hours: Normal business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.
County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website:
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Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or the ability to obtain within six months of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your experience using Autodesk Civil 3D?

• No experience.
• Classroom or lab experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1-2 years of full-time experience.
• 3-5 years of full-time experience.
• 5 years or more full-time experience.

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Please describe any projects where you used Autodesk Civil 3D for roadway, grading, drainage, or other civil engineering design. Include where you gained this experience (coursework, internship, or employment). If none, list NA.
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Do you have experience in performing hydraulic/hydrologic analysis or stormwater design for transportation or other related projects?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to #6, describe your experience and any software used (HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, Civil 3D drainage tools, etc.). If none, list NA.
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Which best describes your experience with land surveying related to civil engineering projects? (e.g., field survey, GPS, total station, or survey data processing)

• No experience.
• Classroom or lab experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1-2 years of full-time experience.
• 3-5 years of full-time experience.
• 5 years or more full-time experience.

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Do you have experience in construction inspection, material testing, field work, or contract administration on civil engineering or transportation projects?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to #9, please describe your experience and responsibilities. If none, list NA.
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Which best describes your experience with roadway design for transportation projects?

• No experience.
• Classroom or lab experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• 3-4 years of experience.
• 5 or more years of experience.

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