At Widseth, we have a diverse client base that includes over 60 rural communities in greater Minnesota. As a Civil Engineer with our firm, one of your primary responsibilities will be client management for one or more of our municipal clients. This requires a diverse background and experience in municipal engineering projects. If you have a passion for assuming the role of City Engineer, becoming a part of a City’s staff team and look forward to solving challenges on a variety of projects, this position is for you!

The position focus will be:

• Manage municipal clients and projects, attend city council and commission meetings, and management of our internal project design and field staff and external consultant partners.
• Develop design concepts using appropriate methodology and oversee plan preparation.
• Prepare technical reports, construction estimating, contract documents and specifications and administrate the public bidding process on behalf of our clients.
• Coordinate verbal and written communication with a multi-discipline team. Interact with contractors and clients throughout the various phases of the project.
• Support business development operations by attending industry functions, client meetings/presentations.
• Participate in development of other civil related projects as deemed appropriate by the firm.

To be considered for this position you’ll need to meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional licensure (P.E.) in good standing in the state of Minnesota.
• 10+ years’ experience in municipal engineering.
• Knowledge of MnDOT requirements, State-Aid procedures, and common funding programs such as USDA Rural Development and Public Facility Administration.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation is preferred but is not required.
• Demonstration of good communication skills and client management techniques.

Widseth provides competitive compensation, discretionary annual profit-sharing, bonuses, health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays and more.