Engineer senior or engineer

What drives you?

At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Job Details

Working Title: Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Job Class: Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 04/12/2024
• Closing Date : 04/25/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC
• Division/Unit : Bridges / Bridge Const & Maint. Section
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes
• Salary Range: $36.19 - $53.25 / hourly; $75,564 - $111,186 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
• Last Incumbent : Beth Klemann
• Supervisor Name : Sarah Sondag
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

**MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time, Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. The final class and starting salary are dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

This position is located at the Bridge Office in Oakdale, Minnesota. The position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement if working a hybrid schedule.

Job Duties:

As a Bridge Operations Support Engineer, assists the Bridge Preservation Engineer in supporting bridge operations throughout the state. Responsibilities are to:

• Provide bridge maintenance engineering assistance to district and local agency bridge owners for bridge incident response, reactive bridge maintenance, bridge maintenance contracts and other operations support needs; and
• Ensure that bridge maintenance practices follow applicable workflows and are uniform, cost effective, state-of-the-art, performed consistently and safely by properly trained staff, are accurately tracked to evaluate bridge life cycle costs, and represent sound asset management practices.

The position requires travel up to 10% of the time to participate in discussions and provide guidance to district and local agency bridge crews. This includes some overnight travel for multi-day meetings and site visits to remote locations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer Senior:

• Licensure as a professional civil engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity. (If obtaining licensure through reciprocity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)
• Experience in bridge design, inspection, maintenance, or preservation.
• Experience analyzing and manipulating data.

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer 2 Graduate:

• A Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and two years post-graduation civil engineering work OR a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and one year post-graduation civil engineering work.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Experience in bridge design, inspection, maintenance, or preservation.
• Experience analyzing and manipulating data.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Senior:

• Experience managing bridge and non-bridge structural assets.
• Experience in bridge maintenance and preservation activities, methods, and materials.
• Experience using bridge inspection and maintenance management software including the Structure Information Management System (SIMS) and TAMS.

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer 2 Graduate:

• Experience in bridge maintenance activities, methods, and materials.
• Experience using bridge inspection and maintenance management software including the Structure Information Management System (SIMS) and TAMS

Additional Requirements

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Math and Reading Assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

Application Details

How to Apply

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If you have questions about the position, contact Heather Madigan Clark at .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Heather Madigan Clark at .

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• This position is located in Minnesota's great capital city, Saint Paul. The State of Minnesota offers employees a subsidy for public transportation allowing for convenient and easy access to commute to work. Ride the new METRO "Green Line" Light Rail Train to work! The Rice/Capitol Station is located close by.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ; or by calling Janet Miller at ; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: