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Working Title: Project Engineer (Construction) - Engineer Senior/Engineer 2 Graduate

Job Class: Engineer Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 71292

• Location : Virginia

• Telework Eligible : Yes, This position will have the option for a hybrid telework schedule. The employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 07/03/2024

• Closing Date : 08/05/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-MGEC

• Division/Unit : District 1B - Virginia Maintn / Virginia Field Construction

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Grad 2 Engineer: Salary Range: $29.92 - $44.11 / hourly; $62,473 - $92,102 / annually

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

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Last Incumbent : John Mattonen

• Supervisor Name : Jeff Tillman

• 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.

**When you start a career with us, you may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $5,000! Current MnDOT employees who refer a hired candidate may be eligible for a referral bonus of $1000.

NOTE: 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 of this position is dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications. Only one position will be filled.

** 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.

The primary purpose of this position is to administer assigned construction projects by accomplishing required construction engineering and contract administration duties and by supervising MnDOT employees that are assigned to assist the Engineer in contract administration. In addition, the Project Engineer will be responsible for design engineering and supervision of road plan preparation in the winter, and also supervising the finalization of construction projects in accordance with established policies, regulations and guidelines.

This position is in Virginia Contract Admin (Construction) and the reporting location is Virginia, MN. This position will have the option for a hybrid telework schedule. The employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer Senior:

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.)

• Valid Class D Driver’s License.

Engineer 2 Graduate:

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

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or its equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC.

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

• Two years post-graduation civil engineering work.

• Valid Class D Driver’s License

OR

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

NOTE:

• A master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university substitutes for one year of post-graduate civil engineering work.

In addition to the preceding minimum qualifications, you will be assessed on the following during an interview:

• Human relations skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate complex, technical information to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in principles of traffic, soils, and highway drainage engineering.

• Knowledge of MnDOT policies, procedures and state and federal rules and regulations.

• Plan reading ability.

• Highway construction experience.

• Negotiation skills.

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

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

• 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.