Principal Engineer OR Project Engineer

Principal Engineer Or Project Engineer The City of Woodbury plans to hire a Principal Engineer OR Project Engineer. Only one of these positions will be filled. Principal Engineer - Reporting to the Assistant City Engineer, this position performs independent planning, technical, and administrative functions for the Engineering Division. It oversees municipal and development related engineering projects such as street, sewer, watermain, and stormwater improvements, and supports infrastructure planning, asset management, and budget development. The Full Salary Range for the Principal Engineer is $95,336.78 - $138,238.33 The 2027 Proposed Salary Range is $112,455.00 - $146,195.00 Project Engineer - Responsibilities include performing planning, technical and administrative duties to ensure that public improvements and private developments (residential, commercial, industrial) conform to applicable engineering standards, ordinance requirements, and policy guidelines. The Full Salary Range for the Project Engineer is $ 86,102.98 - $124,849.32 The 2027 Proposed Salary Range is $104,273.00 - $135,558.00

Review preliminary plats, preliminary utility plans, grading plans, final plats, construction plans, drawings, and specifications submitted by consultants, engineers, and developers to determine whether they conform to City comprehensive plans, guidelines, policies, ordinances, and engineering standards. Direct and review work of consultants assisting in planning, design and construction activities, right-of-way acquisition, and legal and infrastructure management activities. Coordinates the preparation of legal descriptions and appraisals for easements and right-of-way acquisitions required by the City; negotiates and obtains authorizing signatures of property owners; ensures compliance with prescribed standards; and coordinates recording of the documents and agreements at County offices. Assist with designing municipal improvement projects, including the preparation of cost estimates, engineering plans, specifications and design documents, easement acquisition, permitting and surveying. Prepare written recommendations to City departments, committees, commissions, and the City Council. Prepares Council letters and memorandums. Assist in the monitoring and control of the planning and coordination of public improvement projects. Assist in development of standards and policies for the design/maintenance of the City's public improvements. Remain up to date on all specifications, regulations, codes, construction practices and generally accepted engineering standards. Attend and participate in meetings with City Council, developers, and residents as necessary. Assist in development and recommendation of procedures, policies, and ordinances to accomplish objectives of the Engineering Division. Help ensure engineering information is adequately managed through files, record plans and computer systems. Help address and resolve residents, developers, and property owner's concerns. Assist in the preparation of annual operating budget and five-year capital improvement budget for Engineering department. Administer procedures to implement projects financed through federal, state, regional and local funds. Assist in the preparation of assessment rolls and the administration of the assessment process per State Statute 429 and City policy. Maintain knowledge of Minnesota State Aid Rules, design requirements and project delivery process. Assist in implementing engineering activities conducted by the Public Works Division. Utilize the City's pavement management program to make recommendations for project prioritization within the Capital Improvement Plan and roadway rehabilitation programs. Fosters an inclusive work culture and advances the City's diversity, equity and inclusion goals. Maintain and foster an environment, which facilitates the Exceeding Expectations (professional, responsive, leaders) philosophy of the City. Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Physical demands for the Principal Engineer and Project Engineer: The role requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and perform a range of physical activities such as standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, or climbing. Hand-eye coordination is essential for using technical tools and equipment. The position may involve navigating construction sites and working under variable conditions. Work is primarily conducted in an office setting, with occasional field visits to construction and development sites. Fieldwork may expose the employee to inclement weather, mechanical hazards, chemicals, and moderate noise levels.