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Working Title: Bridge Hydraulics Design Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Senior

Agency: Transportation Department

+ **Job ID** : 86133

+ **Location** : Oakdale

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/09/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/28/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Bridges / Bridge Planning Section

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.82 - $55.65 / hourly; $78,968 - $116,197 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

+ **Last Incumbent** : Aislyn Ryan

+ **Supervisor Name** : Soloman Woldeamlak

+ **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 the Bridge Office in Oakdale and may have the flexibility to a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. If teleworking, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

As a Hydraulics Design Engineer, you will design bridge waterways, culverts, storm drain systems, retention/detention basins and channels for trunk highway and county state aid highway. This position provides technical expertise and assistance to MnDOT District Offices, municipalities and county engineers as requested; conducts bridge scour evaluation on new and existing bridges and design countermeasures and performs underwater mapping and scanning, including processing the data. In addition, the position updates drainage standards and supports hydraulic automation and asset management and will be involved in hydraulic climate resiliency efforts at MnDOT.

** 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) or ability to obtain licensure through comity. (If obtaining licensure through comity (reciprocity), a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)

+ Experience analyzing and preparing engineering data.

+ Experience providing technical guidance and support to others.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in hydraulics and hydrology, including 1D and/or 2D modeling of streams and rivers.

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, and/or 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.