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Working Title: Engineer Principal

Job Class: Engineer Principal

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 80373

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/20/2024

• Closing Date : 10/03/2024

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

• Division/Unit : State Aid Division / Federal Aid Project Dev

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.82 - $62.17 / hourly; $85,232 - $129,810 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Last Incumbent : Dale Gade

• Supervisor Name : Elisa Bottos

• 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.

** 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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office at least once a month.

The Project Development/Environmental Engineer position in the Federal Aid section of the State Aid Division exists to provide oversight of the National Environmental Policy Act process delegated to the Local Public Agencies (LPAs) for projects funded through the Federal Highway Administration. To assist LPAs in developing and processing local road, bridge, safety & enhancement projects that have been approved to use Federal Aid funding. This includes providing technical assistance and training on the Federal environmental review and documentation requirements, review and approval of environmental documents and project design standards, and coordination between Local Agency, Federal Highway Administration staff and MnDOT Office of Environmental Stewardship.

Minimum Qualifications

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 (reciprocity), a practice pending letter from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.

AND

• Three years of experience as an Engineer Senior or equivalent in the following areas:

• Experience interpreting and applying environmental requirements, federal regulations, and design criteria and standards to projects.

• Experience creating, reviewing, or implementing National Environmental Policy Act documents including project memos, categorical exclusion documents, environmental assessments, or environmental impact statements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with State Aid Rules and the Delegated Contract Process as it applies to local agencies awarded Federal Aid transportation funds.

• Experience with a local public agency or consultant for local public agency.

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.