Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Working Title: Design Engineer - Senior Engineer or Engineer Grad 2

Job Class: Senior Engineer or Engineer Grad 2

Agency: Transportation Dept

*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 : 06/26/2024

• Closing Date : 07/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 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 (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 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.

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/or Primavera P6 scheduling software.

· Knowledge of MnDOT policies, procedures, HPDP, ADA requirements, Geometric Design Standards, MnDOT Specifications, as well as State and Federal statute and regulatory requirements.

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

• Education/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.