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Working Title: Engineer Senior/Engineer 2 Graduate - Traffic Engineering

Job Class: Engineer Senior/Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Department of Transportation

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 04/27/2024

• Closing Date: 05/20/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department / District 4 - MGEC

• Division/Unit: D-4 Traffic Engineering

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range for Engineer 2 Graduate: $28.63 - $42.21 / hourly; $59,779 - $88,134 / annually

• Salary Range for Engineer Senior: $36.19 - $53.25 / hourly; $75,565 - $111,186 / annually

• Classified Status: Classified

• Telework Eligible: Yes. This position is located at District 4 in Detroit Lakes. This position will have the flexibility to telecommute part-time, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement.

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

NOTE: This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time: Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. Only one position will be filled; the final class and starting salary of this position is dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

This position exists to assist the District Traffic Engineer in the area of project development including traffic plan design and provisions, internal and external plan reviews, project schedule management, scoping, detour agreements, and other duties as needed by the District Traffic Engineer.

Detroit Lakes has 412 lakes within a 25-mile radius with a 1-mile-long public sand beach and is only 40 minutes to Fargo/Moorhead. You’ll find year-round recreation including skiing, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, skating, mountain biking, snowmobiling, boating and 8 area golf courses.

Housing in the area includes lakeshore, residential city, rural developments, hobby farms, apartments, condominiums and townhouses. The Detroit Lakes school district includes two elementary schools, a middle and a high school. Students can also attend three parochial schools and/or Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

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

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). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer 2 Graduate:

• 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.

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.