https://greenjobs.earthx.org Latest EarthxGreenJobs Jobs Sat, 08 Apr 2023 08:25:54 Z https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18352292/assistant-public-works-director https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18352292/assistant-public-works-director Lake City, Minnesota, This newly created position will assist the Public Works Director in managing, planning, coordinating, and implementing required Public Works services and infrastructure within the City, assist in setting policies and goals under the direction of the Public Works Director, and take the lead role in the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program and sustainability efforts City-wide. Departmental supervision is exercised over superintendents, foremen, and all personnel within the Electric, Water/Wastewater, Street/Parks, and Hok-Si-La Park divisions of Public Works. View the full job description at https://www.ddahumanresources.com/active-searches . Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Three years public works experience including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Apply: Visit https://daviddrown.hiringplatform.com/152010-lake-city-assistant-public-works-director/579425-application-form/en and complete the application process by April 13, 2023. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:08:08 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18325962/senior-engineer-pavement https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18325962/senior-engineer-pavement St. Paul, Minnesota, POSITION:                   Senior Engineer - Pavements STATUS:                      Regular Full-time; Exempt REPORTS TO:  Manager At American Engineering Testing you will have the opportunity to work with the best and brightest in the industry. Our employees apply their diverse skills, expertise, and knowledge to our mission of working together to build a more certain world. We will support you as a valued member of our team through training programs, direct experience, mentoring opportunities, and guidance from respected industry leaders. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees share in the rewards of our growth and success. ABOUT US: American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) specializes in geotechnical engineering, pavement engineering, environmental consulting, building technology consulting, construction materials design and testing, and petrographic/chemical analysis. Our extensive in-house resources and industry reputation attract quality-focused regional, national, and international clients from a wide range of industries. DESCRIPTION AET has an immediate opening for an experienced materials/pavement engineer to join our Pavement Group at our St. Paul, Minnesota corporate headquarters location. The successful candidate will work on projects across the Country for clients in the public and private sectors. The position will involve effort that includes but is not limited to: Coordinate and oversee project services in field and laboratory investigations of roads and road materials. Supervise and direct special engineering projects requiring advanced knowledge of pavement design and rehabilitation and related construction materials. Secure significant work and address specific marketing duties and goals for the division and company. In the above and other efforts, the successful applicant will possess the ability to independently perform assignments and the awareness to collaborate with others, as necessary. The compensation package is competitive based on education and experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Communicate with clients to identify project needs, scoping, and prepare proposals. Plan and oversee investigations of pavement-related projects. Investigation methods include field site reviews, Ground Penetrating Radar, Falling Weight Deflectometer, profilograph, pavement cores, and soil borings. Coordinate with the Division and Group members to assign staff to perform field and laboratory services. Prepare formal engineering reports, including recommendations. Review, edit, and sign technical reports and correspondence of other staff. Maintain current working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and technologies in designated field(s). Assist in coaching and training junior staff and perform performance appraisals of Technicians and Engineers. Perform marketing duties to meet established division and company goals.   OTHER AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Conduct all activities in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations and AET procedures/policies for QA, Health and Safety, and equipment use. Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Some positions may require use of personal vehicle for company business. Maintain compliance with DOT driver regulations if required for position. Maintain appropriate physicals if required for position. Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedules to meet project needs. Coordinate with other AET staff with the goal of increasing efficiency, productivity, and communication. Develop and maintain business contacts. Represent AET by presenting and publishing solutions and advancements to clients, peer groups, public audiences, and regulatory agencies. Anticipate, recognize, and manage risk/liability. Maintain professional registration(s) and participate in professional organizations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  Experience with advanced concepts in the design             construction, and rehabilitation of concrete, bituminous and aggregate surfaced roadways.  Experience with lab investigations of pavement-related   materials including asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and soils, including stabilized aggregate and soil materials. Experience producing technical reports in pavement design and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on client-facing reports to address concerns and/or alternative concepts. Knowledge of non-destructive pavement investigation methods and data analysis, including falling-weight deflectometer (FWD) testing, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) testing, pavement condition surveys, and laser profilometer testing. Proficiency with day-to-day project productivity software, including Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Word and Excel). Preferred software proficiencies include experience with pavement-specific applications (e.g., ProVAL, PAVER, and software for FWD/GPR analysis,) and GIS mapping tools (e.g., ArcGIS). Strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues; to cultivate/manage relationships with clients and prospects; to present and market ideas to large groups. AET offers medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.  401K with match, ESOP, tuition reimbursement and career advancement. AET is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer; AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local laws.   AET reserves the right to change duties as needed. This job description is not intended to be interpreted as all-inclusive of the duties, requirements, and qualifications of the titled position.   REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction Engineering with 10 or more years of related experience, OR.  Advanced degree in Civil or Construction Engineering with 8 or more years of related experience. Professional registration in Minnesota or the ability to achieve reciprocity within 6 months. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:15:00 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18302826/structural-engineer https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18302826/structural-engineer Minneapolis/St Paul, Minnesota, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Kestrel Engineering Group is an industrial process facilities engineering and design firm providing multi-discipline engineering, project management, procurement support, construction coordination, and startup / commissioning support for our clients. We have 6 offices in 4 states:  Bellingham, WA;   Billings, MT;   Bismarck, ND;   Minneapolis/St Paul, MN;   Spokane, WA;   Vancouver, WA Must be located near one of our 6 offices or be willing to relocate.  Relocation is provided. Please visit us at www.kestrelenggroup.com   FLSA Status:  Exempt Regular Full Time Travel:  10% Anticipated Salary Range:  Salary based on extent of relevant and applicable experience. Range A:  $99216-$141648 Range B:  $114816-$175136 Summary Work includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as structural engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines. Reporting Position reports administratively to the Mechanical/Structural Manager.  In project structure, position reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or the project manager/project engineer. Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as required. Research, plan, and design structural solutions for a wide range of industrial facilities. Responsible for completing structural analysis and design of complex structures fabricated from structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and wood, and design of complex foundations, including pile- and soil-supported. Also responsible for considerations of environmental loading conditions, including locations with high seismic and/or wind requirements. Responsible for development or coordination of site civil design for a wide range of industrial facilities. Responsible for review of structural shop drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines and designers. Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages as well as supporting calculation packages. Responsible for QA/QC checking of projects completed by other engineers. Education, Skills and Experience   BSc in civil or structural engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience in the petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and/or metallurgical/mineral process industries. MSc a plus. Proficiency with structural engineering and design software (e.g., RISA-3D, STAAD) required. Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables. Ability to develop specifications for and interpret results from geotechnical investigations. Experience in vibration analysis and large rotating equipment foundation design a plus. Knowledge of applicable model codes addressing structural design/engineering (e.g., ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI, ASCE). Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment. Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution. Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred. Experience with site civil design, including grading, drainage, and stormwater collection/management. Familiarity with developing/coordinating site survey data and interpretation/use in developing design drawings. Certifications, Credentials, Licenses & Registrations PE license required with SE highly preferred or the commitment to acquire within one year. Ability to register with NCEES and in other States of company practice required. Eligibility to obtain or currently hold valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required. We offer a full benefits package.  Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, Company paid Life & AD&D Insurance, Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & Dependent Life Insurance, and a Flexible Spending Account.  We also offer a generous Paid Time Off program, 8 paid holidays, and exempt staff compensated for hours worked over 40 per week. Kestrel Engineering Group Inc. has a policy of conducting background checks and drug and alcohol testing for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us. “Kestrel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. ” Qualification Requirements All Kestrel staff must have the legal right to work in the United States.  Kestrel does not provide immigration or work visa sponsorship. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Should also possess the following competencies:  Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Develop alternative solutions; Keep emotions under control while under stressful situations; Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; present numerical data effectively and accurately; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a harassment-free environment; work with integrity and ethically; follow the Company’s policies and procedures; prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; approach others in a tactful manner; accept responsibility for own actions; deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; be consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; and ask for and offer help when needed. Workplace Requirements: Due to the nature of our work, all employees must be capable, eligible and willing to visit our clients at their industrial facilities.  This entails a willingness and ability to travel, wear required personal protective equipment and to comply with our safety policies as well as those of our clients.  Drug & Alcohol Testing:  Drug and alcohol screening will be completed by Kestrel at employment initiation and periodically thereafter as required to meet our client requirements.  This testing is performed in accordance with state and federal requirements and as defined by client drug and alcohol testing requirements.  Failure to pass a drug or alcohol test, refusing to submit to testing, and/or providing an adulterated or substituted sample, will be cause for termination where not contrary to law. Background Checks:   Background checks will be completed by Kestrel at employment initiation and periodically thereafter as required to meet our client requirements.  The results of background checks will be kept confidential and will not be actionable unless they reveal information that would make the employee ineligible for client site access. Travel Requirements:  Kestrel employees must be willing and able to travel by driving or flying to client facilities and other Kestrel offices.  In order for Kestrel employees to drive as a course of their employment they must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable through Kestrel’s insurance provider.  You must be willing and able to drive your own properly registered and insured vehicle.  Any negative incidents such as speeding tickets or DUI’s could prevent an employee from being insurable as a driver of a Kestrel or rental vehicle. Must also meet all requirements to fly with commercial airlines without restriction. Language Skills Because Kestrel maintains strict adherence to company policies and procedures, for an individual to perform this job successfully, he/she must have the ability to speak, write and understand English. Ability to read, communicate, interpret, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos, both electronically and in written form. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, electronic, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Must be able to work and communicate well with others; work well under the pressure of ensuring that requirements and specifications are met; work with minimal supervision. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Kestrel employees, with reasonable accommodation, must be willing and able to independently enter, perform work within, and evacuate from all areas within the client’s site.  Reasonable accommodations may be made, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to complete accurate and efficient field documentation in heavy industrial environment, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), may require physical ability to walk over uneven surfaces, work from elevated surfaces, and navigate around or climb on industrial equipment (i.e. climbing pipe racks, ladders, stairs, etc.) and related requirements. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The associate is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the office work environment is generally quiet.  The noise level at client sites is usually very loud.  At client sites you may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, gases, airborne particles, confined spaces, and may occasionally be exposed to risk of electrical shock.   Anticipated Salary Range: Salary based on extent of relevant and applicable experience. Range A: $99216-$141648 Range B: $114816-$175136 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:30:33 -0500 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18287392/minneapolis-traffic-operations-engineer https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18287392/minneapolis-traffic-operations-engineer Minneapolis, Minnesota,  Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees as the largest and most vibrant city in the state. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.  Function as the City's traffic engineering and operations engineer with oversight over the day-to-day operation of the traffic section; and recommend methods to address traffic policy issues and options  Minneapolis seeks a highly accomplished professional and innovative manager to serve as the City Traffic Operations Engineer and in a key deputy role supporting the Director of Traffic & Parking Services.  The position will oversee all aspects of daily traffic operations plus the planning and programming for traffic infrastructure.    The ideal candidate will be well-networked in the profession, have strong understanding of traffic engineering, and bring strong leadership and managerial skills with a strong customer focus.    This position will play a key role in developing our future transportation directions to address both safety and sustainability through implementing major initiatives of the City’s Complete Streets Policy and Transportation Action Plan.  Work Location:  This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.  Working Conditions: Office and field work.  Field work includes exposure to urban street environment.  Job duties and responsibilities: Assist the Director in all aspects of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and in developing strategies for collective bargaining, budget, organization and personnel issues. Design, write and implement various policies, guidelines, booklets and procedures. Oversee the operations and maintenance of all the traffic safety systems (e.g. signals, signs, markings, street lighting, traffic detours, roadway closures, lane use, and crash data). Oversee the traffic system capital program (traffic data, planning, design, funding approvals and asset management). Lead and coordinate the divisional needs for all major special events. Collaborate in the development and implementation of the Vision Zero program and other related traffic safety elements. Coordinate and communicate with local and regional agencies regarding traffic operations, safety and implementation issues. Function as a liaison with other City departments, Hennepin County, Metropolitan Council/Metro Transit, MnDOT, Federal agencies, numerous business, and neighborhood organizations. Manage the City Traffic Management Center and oversee the development, funding, and implementation of  Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects Participate in the City/Public Works Emergency and Disaster Management efforts, including specialized training and coordination with emergency services, as well as associated federal, state and county agencies. Create and advise on traffic policy issues and options for Public Works Management approvals and ensure that Mayor and City Council receive information in a timely manner. Manage a diverse workforce and promote a healthy work environment based upon respect, equity, inclusion, and professional development for all employees. Represent the City on legal assignments relating to traffic engineering design and operations Traffic Operations Engineer Brochure   Minimum Qualifications  Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Minimum Experience  Eight years of experience, including traffic design, operations and maintenance, and transportation management planning for traffic safety systems experience.  The position requires supervisory experience.   Licenses/Certifications   Valid Driver's License; Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota, or eligibility for reciprocal registration. Preferred certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer. Equivalency  An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Selection Process  The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. $51.20 - $65.29 Hourly Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:02:31 -0400