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Working Title: East Area Bridge Assistant Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 77490

• Location : Roseville

• 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 : 06/27/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

• Division/Unit : Metro / Structure Admin

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

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

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

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Last Incumbent : Mohamad Fawaz

• Supervisor Name : Matthew Pooler

• 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 posting represents one (1) vacancy, which is being announced at two different job classes simultaneously: Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. The final class and starting salary will be dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

This position is located at the Waters Edge Building in Roseville. The incumbent may have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule. The incumbent will be required to report onsite at least once/month but may be required to work onsite more depending on business needs. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

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!

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 purpose of this position is to perform bridge and structure safety inspections, as well as assistance with bridge scoping and programming projects within the Metro District. The incumbent will be required to prepare and perform basic engineering calculations, analyze bridge, and structure inventory and inspection data. In addition, the incumbent will conduct bridge and structure field inspections, document inspection data with accuracy, and enter bridge element inspection data into the Structure Information Management System (SIMS).

Additionally, the incumbent will serve as the Bridge Inspection Program Administrator to review and approve the district’s bridge inspection and inventory reports, as well as serve as the technical expert for the overhead sign inspection program, or the bridge inspection training program; non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, or the retaining/noise wall inspection program.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer Senior:

• Applicants must be licensed as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design or be able to obtain licensure through reciprocity.

• Knowledge of structure principles and practices of any of the following: Pre-design, Final Design, Planning, Construction, Maintenance or Bridge.

• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.

• Knowledge of MnDOT standards and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and codes as they relate to transportation system planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation.

• A valid Class D Driver’s License with NONE of the following: no major traffic convictions in the past 5 years; OR 4 or more minor violations in the last 3 years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

Engineer 2 Graduate:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

• Two years of post-graduate civil engineering experience.

• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

• Knowledge of MnDOT standards and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and codes as they relate to transportation system planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation.

• A valid Class D Driver’s License with NONE of the following: no major traffic convictions in the past 5 years; OR 4 or more minor violations in the last 3 years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

For both the Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate levels:

If advanced to the finalist pool, candidates will be assessed on the following criteria during a job interview:

• Human Relations skills that demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public, businesses, elected officials, and other governmental organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing sufficient to give direction, facilitate meetings, make public presentations, presentations, and answer project specific and policy questions and to write letters and other documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scoping experience

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Sema4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employee Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Verification

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.