Bidding & Specifications Engineer, Senior Professional (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Hennepin County, Minnesota
  • Medina, MN
  • $91,437.49–$137,156.23 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

Bidding & Specifications Engineer, Senior Professional (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Salary

$91,437.49 - $137,156.23 Annually

Location

Medina, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26TRNS72FM270

Department

Transportation Project Delivery

Division

Trans Design Division

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

  • Description
  • Benefits
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Description

The Transportation Project Delivery Department is seeking a Senior Professional Bidding & Specifications Engineer, to work in the Design Division. This position will be responsible for managing construction contract proposal development and the bidding process, and may also serve as design project manager for roadway construction projects.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340 and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to the Public Works Facility. Typical business hours will be Monday through Friday from 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.

About the position type:

This is a full-time benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as a Senior Professional Engineer (Level III) in the Engineer Series job class.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

  • Manage the bidding and contract award process for projects, including coordination with the county Construction Division and Purchasing Department.
  • Develop construction contract proposals.
  • Maintain the county's master special provisions for roadway construction projects, including incorporating revisions due to updates to the MnDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, Special Provisions, and Technical Memorandums.
  • Develop and implement recommendations to improve the bidding and contract award process, including the use of innovative contracting methods.
  • Serve as project manager for county-led projects or design liaison for external agency-led projects; and lead or coordinate the preparation of preliminary layouts, roadway plans, special provisions, cost estimates, engineering reports, and cooperative agreements.
  • Establish and maintain trusting working relationships with internal and external groups, including other county staff; federal, state, and municipal staff; elected officials; contractors; and the general public.

Need to have:

  • Bachelors degree or higher in civil engineering or other engineering field appropriate to the position and five years or more of engineering experience.

  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration or able to obtain a Minnesota license within six months of hire.

  • A valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit.

Nice to have:

  • Current licensure as a Professional Engineer in another state (must obtain a Minnesota License within six months of hire).

  • Two years or more of supervisory and/or management experience.

  • Experience:

  • Developing construction contract proposals.

  • Developing project special provisions.

  • Bidding and awarding construction projects.

  • Managing the development of road and/or bridge projects.

  • Ability to:

  • Maintain detailed documents in an organized, accurate, and systematic manner; follow and provide instruction.

  • Build professional working relationships with project managers, stakeholders, and staff across Public Works and the county.

  • Make valid judgements, formulate recommendations or action plans, and evaluate the effects of decisions and actions.

  • Communicate and present information effectively, both verbally and in writing.

  • Working knowledge of:

  • County Purchasing Rules.

  • MnDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, Special Provisions, and Technical Memorandums.

  • Minnesota State Aid Rules and federal regulations.

  • Various contracting methods.

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 county highway system. 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 generous 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 (log in 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.

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

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Fahad Mansoor

Fahad.Mansoor@hennepincounty.gov

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:

  • Meaningful work
  • Public service
  • Competitive pay
  • Work-life balance
  • Generous benefits
  • Opportunities to grow
  • Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County? Note: Limited duration employees not eligible

  • Yes
  • No

02

The requirements of this position are:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340 and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to the Public Works Facility. Typical business hours will be Monday through Friday from 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.

A valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

03

In which of the following fields do you have a bachelors degree or higher? Check all that apply.

  • Civil engineering
  • Another related engineering field
  • None of the above

04

List your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

This position requires a Professional Engineer licensure with the Minnesota Board of Registration or ability to obtain a Minnesota licensure within six months of hire. What is your current Professional Engineer licensing status?

  • I am licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration
  • I am licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state
  • I am not licensed as a Professional Engineer, but I am eligible for licensure within six months of hire
  • I am not licensed as a Professional Engineer at this time

06

List your Professional Engineer license(s) below including which field(s) of engineering, status/expiration date and license number. If you are not currently licensed, type "None" in the space provided.

07

How many years of engineering experience do you have?

  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

08

Describe your engineering experience, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

How many years of experience do you have developing bidding documents, bidding, and awarding road and/or bridge construction projects?

  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

10

Describe your experience developing bidding documents, bidding, and awarding road and/or bridge construction projects, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

How many years of experience do you have managing the development of road and/or bridge construction projects?

  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

12

Describe your experience managing the development of road and/or bridge construction projects, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

13

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

  • Yes
  • No

14

Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.

  • Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process
  • Employee Career Center (ECC)
  • Employee Resource Group (ERG)
  • Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
  • HC Connect
  • Hennepin County job notification emails
  • hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

15

For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Employer Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepincounty.gov/government/jobs

Numbers & Facts

LocationMedina, MN
Salary$91,437.49–$137,156.23 Per Year

Skills

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  • Construction Project Managementunmatched
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  • Contract Creationunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Cost Engineeringunmatched
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  • Governmentunmatched
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  • People Managementunmatched
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  • Public Transportunmatched
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  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
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