Job Details
Working Title: Design Engineer - Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate
Job Class: Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate
Agency: Transportation Department
• This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.
• Job ID: 76405
• Location: Willmar
• Telework Eligible: Yes - Hybrid
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/12/2024
• Closing Date: 09/30/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department / Transportation-District 8-MGEC
• Division/Unit: District 8 - Willmar / Design/Hydraulics
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: Grad 2: $28.63 - $42.21 / hourly; $59,779 - $88,134 / annually; Senior Engineer: $36.19 - $53.25 / hourly; $75,565 - $111,186 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
• Last Incumbent: Patrick Thompson
• Supervisor Name: Alexander Weniger
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.
Job Summary
This position exists to provide civil engineering leadership, technical guidance and apply engineering skills to ensure all the delivery of programmed design projects. Responsible for overall design quality by maintaining appropriate QA/QC for the design process, assure technical competency of staff, project assignments and establish a high level of technical competence across the staff. Provide technical direction and guidance to assist District 8 Project Managers and Engineers in the Design portion of the projects. Review detailed construction plans to ensure proper program execution and compliance with MnDOT, state and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.
This position exists to provide professional engineering leadership and direction to the design and development of construction plans for District 8. The purpose of this position is also to serve as and recommend solutions and to serve as a Project/Consultant Manager and lead the development of transportation projects.
This vacancy is being posted at two levels; only one position will be filled. The levels are Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. The class and starting salary are dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.
• * 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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 (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity. (If obtaining licensure through reciprocity, a practice pending letter from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)
Minimum Qualifications - 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.
OR
• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or it’s equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC AND
• 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.
Required for both the Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate levels:
• Experience using Windows based operating systems, spreadsheet and word-processing software applications.
• Project management skills sufficient to lead and train staff in managing design workload, scope and schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience using Microstation, Geopak or related design and project management software.
• Knowledge of scoping documents, environmental documentation, design concepts, geometric layouts, construction, plan content and organization related to the development and design of highway transportation projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Project and
Location: Willmar, MN
Posted: Sept. 30, 2024, 4:41 p.m.
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