Working Title: Bridge Construction and Operations Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Senior Administrative

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 77528

• Location : Oakdale

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/12/2024

• Closing Date : 07/02/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Bridges / Bridges

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $49.72 - $71.33 / hourly; $103,815 - $148,937 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at the Bridge Office in Oakdale and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

This position will provide leadership and direction to the Bridge Construction & Operations section so that policy and priority for use of construction and operation resources, technical services and technical training are established and maintained. This assures that all state, county, township, and municipal structures will be constructed, inspected, and maintained in a safe and cost-effective process. This position has full managerial authority and accountability for human resources needed to manage programs and deliver services in accordance with state and federal regulations and in a manner that addresses the needs of customers. The position will work closely with the State Bridge Engineer, State Bridge Design Engineer and Bridge Hydraulics and Planning Engineer, Districts, FHWA, local agencies, and industry.

Occasional in-state travel to meetings and bridge sites is required. Occasional out-of-state travel is also required to attend regional and national conferences. Some travel may be overnight.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer (civil) with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) AND five years of post-registration experience with three years of experience at the Engineer Principal level.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you must address your experience in the areas below in a cover letter and attach it with your resume.

Technical expertise: Experience in structural design, specifications, materials, fabrication, construction, inspection, and maintenance for all types of bridges, highways, railroads, and other structures.

Policy making: Experience developing and implementing policies, rules, standards, and procedures; and application of federal and state, laws, rule, regulations, etc. related to the operation and delivery of construction, inspection, and maintenance programs.

Human relations: Experience building and maintaining relationships with staff and a variety of agencies, organizations and/or stakeholders.

Fiscal: Experience managing a program budget.

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, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.