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Design Manager

County of Goodhue
Red Wing, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026
 
 

Goodhue County is seeking qualified candidates for the Design Manager position. The Design Manager is responsible to serve as the right-of-way manager, acquire right-of -way, and perform tasks related to the Department’s ownership of public lands; manage the design, preliminary engineering, and plan development for construction projects; participate in the annual in-service bridge inspections; assist Department Management in preparing several programs, assist with the duties of the Engineering Technicians, and perform other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualification

  • Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering, including the successful passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
  • or a 2-year degree in Civil Engineering Technology and eight years of design experience related to highway and bridge construction. 
  • This position will also require becoming a Notary Public within six months of hire.


Compensation

County employees receive generous compensation and benefits.  The Design Manager is compensated at salary grade 117 (full range: $94,764.80- $146,868.80).  Starting compensation is dependent upon qualifications.

The County's comprehensive benefit package includes medical and dental insurance, health savings account, employer paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays per year.  County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit a Goodhue County employment application, resume and cover letter. This posting will remain open until filled. 


At Goodhue County we embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.

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