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Working Title: Sustainability & Public Health Principal Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Principal

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 80618

• 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 : 10/01/2024

• Closing Date : 10/14/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Commissioners Office / Sustainability & Public Health

• 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 : NA

• Supervisor Name : Amber Dallman

• 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 position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to 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 Sustainability and Public Health Engineer manages projects designed to address climate action, health and equitable communities, and critical connections.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing specific design policies and procedures for Sustainability and Public Health programs and projects.

• Reviewing final engineering plans and proposals.

• Preparing and revising regulations, statutes, rules, standards, manuals, and other guidance and instructional materials related to Sustainability and Public Health; and

• Collaborating with staff and project sponsors (e.g. cities, counties, non-profit partners, private partners) to assist with project proposals, specifications and estimates related to Sustainability and Public Health programs.

** 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

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, that demonstrates:

• Experience reviewing plans or project designs to identify deficiencies and inefficiencies relating to sustainable transportation.

• Experience drafting or revising policies, procedures, or standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with climate action projects, including electric vehicle infrastructure, complete streets, and resilience.

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

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.