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Graduate Engineer - Civil Design

Salary

$82,338.00 - $121,086.00 Annually

Location

MN 55901, MN

Job Type

Regular FT

Job Number

20250102

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

12/30/2025

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:

Graduate Engineer – Civil Design

Nature of Work

The Graduate Engineer – Design performs technical civil engineering work for public infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: coordinating engineering design activities and preparing plans for construction projects; performing preliminary survey data collection for the preparation of multiple projects; maintaining design software and files; and other related duties as assigned.

Employees regularly communicate and collaborate with consultants, designers, contractors, sub-contractors, property owners, utility companies, other departments, divisions and others involved in or affected by projects and are required to make independent decisions in resolving most problems but informing the supervisor of unusual or controversial problems.

Pay: The 2025 starting salary $82,338 to $96,868 with advancement to $121,086/annualized.

To have your application considered in the first review, apply before January 19, 2026.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

Conduct preliminary planning meetings and studies with teammates, externally contracted consulting engineers, and other interested parties to determine the basic engineering methodology to be employed and basic layout of the proposed capital improvement projects.

+ Collect necessary resource information needed for study. i.e. maps, prior studies, demographics, etc.

+ Review latest concepts and rules and regulations that affect study.

+ Perform study utilizing engineering technicians to maximum extent possible.

+ Calculate and present study to approving authorities or senior staff for approval.

Design capital improvement and other projects involving streets, pedestrian and bike facilities, sanitary and storm sewers, applying appropriate engineering techniques.

+ Design preliminary concepts and plans for review by teammates.

+ Prepare engineer’s opinion of probable costs and feasibility reports.

+ Assist Design Engineer with management of design group’s workload, including assigning plan preparation to engineering technicians.

+ Perform necessary engineering calculations to determine pipe sizes and strengths, pavement designs, etc.

+ Process projects through necessary reviews, permits, etc.

+ Prepare specifications and bid documents.

Review plans for capital improvements engineered by external consulting engineers, other divisions of Public Works, and other departments of the City.

+ Review projects for conformance to standards.

+ Review engineering concepts such as street and streetscape design, traffic design, hydrology, drainage, pipe capacity, etc.

+ Meet with and negotiate changes with developers, consulting engineers, and internal divisions/departments.

Complete administrative functions in the management of programs, management of projects, preparation of budgets, and completion of research/reports.

+ Manage assigned Capital Improvement Program Infrastructure projects.

+ Develop budgets and schedules for public infrastructure programs and projects.

+ Manage the operation, maintenance, and updating of infrastructure related files, maps, programs and plans.

+ Provide critical recommendations relating to project schedules and priorities to ensure projects are completed on time.

Assist with Delivery of Pavement Management Program.

+ Maintain knowledge of software used for pavement asset management to customize pavement management program.

+ Train and develop field inspectors in software and pavement distress assessment.

+ Run comparative analysis modeling based on budgetary constraints to optimize funding for ranking and selection of preservation, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects.

+ Generate mapping for project and distress database.

Maintain engineering standards.

+ Assist in maintaining file of changes to standards

+ Research and review new products and methodologies.

+ Assist with periodic review of standards with staff, consulting engineers, contractors, etc.

+ Assist with preparation of revised or new standard plans as required.

* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.

Desirable Qualifications

Two (2) years' experience as a CAD designer or topographic surveyor or similar/related experience

University of Minnesota, Erosion and Stormwater Management: Design of Construction SWPPP Design

Coursework in municipal utility design inspection

Project management course or seminar

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the theories, principles, practices, and methodology of civil engineering as applied to designing, planning, constructing, and maintaining public work facilities and construction projects; current developments and literature in the field of civil engineering; the laws, codes and regulations relating to the planning, construction, and operation of public works facilities; and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and their relationship to the functions of a public works department.

Ability to: make complex engineering computations; plan, design, and construct a variety of City projects; read and comprehend federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting assigned work; ascertain adherence to construction specifications and codes by consultants by reviewing plans and specifications; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill in: the use and/or directing the use of personal computers in performing engineering calculations and studies and in the preparation of construction plans.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: standing, sitting, walking, and continuous/repetitive movements of the arms, hands, and fingers. Occasional demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch.

Environmental conditions hat may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions).

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=45377&t=639016697715170000)

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The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is your preferred name?

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

+ High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

+ Less than 2 years post-secondary training in Engineering Technology, or closely related field

+ Completion of a 2 year program or degree in Engineering Technology, or closely related field

+ Completion of a 4 year program or degree in Engineering, or closely related field

+ Completion of a Master's degree or higher in Engineering, or closely related field

+ None of the above

06

Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?

+ Civil Engineering

+ A field of study closely related to the above

+ My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above

+ N/A - I do not have a degree

07

Do you currently hold your EIT (Engineer in Training) Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

+ No, but have passed the FE exam

+ I am a licensed Professional Engineer

08

Tell us how your professional, educational and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.

09

Please indicate any coursework you have completed and/or certifications that you currently possess: (check all that apply)

+ Grading and Base Tester

+ Grading and Base Inspector

+ Concrete Field Tester

+ Concrete Field Inspector

+ Construction Contract Claims Avoidance and Mitigation

+ Coursework in municipal utility inspection

+ Civil 3D training course or equivalent

+ Trimble Total Station training course or equivalent

+ Global Positioning System (GPS) training course or equivalent

+ Project management course or seminar

+ MnDOT certification Erosion Control Design of Construction SWPPP

+ MnDOT ADA Construction Certification Training

+ None of the above

10

How many years of professional civil engineering experience do you have in design?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ More than 1 year, but less than 2 years

+ More than 2 years, but less than 4 years

+ More than 4 years, but less than 5 years

+ More than 5years

11

Which of the following best describes your years of full-time employment experience designing and/or drafting an urban roadway project in AutoCAD or Civil 3D?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ More than 1 year, but less than 3

+ More than 3 years, but less than 5

+ More than 5 years, but less than 7

+ More than 7 years, but less than 10

+ More than 10 years

12

Which of the following best describes your years of full-time employment experience designing and/or drafting underground utility infrastructure in AutoCAD or Civil 3D (sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer)?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ More than 1 year, but less than 3

+ More than 3 years, but less than 5

+ More than 5 years, but less than 7

+ More than 7 years, but less than 10

+ More than 10 years

13

Describe your experience designing and/or drafting in AutoCAD or Civil 3D (Pipe Networks, Corridor Modeling, Alignments, Profiles, Construction Plan Set Preparation). Please include actual duties you performed. Do not type "See Resume". If no experience, type "N/A".

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Rochester

Address

201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

Phone

(507) 328-2555

Website

https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment

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