Working Title: Project Managment Engineer or Engineer in Training

Job Class: Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Transportation Department

*This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply. This will be used to fill up to two (2) vacancies.

• Job ID : 78373

• Location : Rochester

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/07/2024

• Closing Date : 01/06/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Department/ Transportation-District 6-MGEC

• Division/Unit : District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Project Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Engineer 2 Graduate Salary Range: $29.92 - $44.11 / hourly; $62,472 - $92,101 / annually

• Engineer Senior Salary Range: $37.82 - $55.65 / hourly; $78,968 - $116,197 / annually

• Job Class Option : Civil

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : New

• Supervisor Name : Mark Trogstad-Isaacson

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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 will be used to fill up to two (2) vacancies.

This position will provide project management direction from inception to completion of projects; to be the primary contact in concert with the Project Management Principal Engineer and Project Management Administrative Engineer for other public agencies, special interest groups and the general public regarding project activities; to establish effective long-term relationships with local units of government; and to provide overall direction and leadership to technical project teams in the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in the management of project activities for minor, moderate and major scale projects to meet the project requirements; to ensure consistency with MnDOT strategy, commitments and goals; and to ensure proper program execution and compliance with MnDOT, state and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.

** 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

To qualify for Engineer Senior, applicants must meet all the following:

Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)

To qualify for Engineer 2 Graduate, applicants must meet all the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering from an EAC-ABET accredited college/university or equivalent as rated by EAC/NCEES.

• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Two (2) years post-graduation civil engineering work.

OR

• A Master’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an EAC-ABET accredited college/university or equivalent as rated by EAC/NCEES

• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• One (1) year of post-graduate civil engineering work.

OR

• Received a passing score on the Minnesota Principals & Practices of Civil Engineering (PE) Exam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CADD, Windows based operating systems, spreadsheet, and word-processing software applications.

• Knowledge of MnDOT policies, procedures, HPDP, ADA requirements, Geometric Design Standards, MnDOT Specifications, Sample Plans, and State and Federal statute and regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of critical path scheduling theory, applications, and tools (e.g., Artemis Project View (APV) or Prima Vera (P6).

• Class D Driver’s License if driving a state vehicle.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

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

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

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.