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Working Title: District Engineer

Job Class: Engineer 2 Graduate or Engineer Senior

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 89003

+ **Location** : Mankato or Marshall

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, partial

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers - bidders will be considered until 9/29/2025

+ **Date Posted** : 09/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/07/2025

+ **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Health - Drinking Water Protection

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 50% of the time

+ **Salary Range:**

+ **Engineer 2 Graduate:** $29.92 - $44.11 / hourly; $62,472 - $92,101 / annually

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

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 212 - Minnesota Government Engineer's Council (MGEC)

+ **Last Incumbent** : Peyton Carroll

+ **Supervisor Name** : Amy Lynch

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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.

Join the mission-driven team in Environmental Health and help protect public health in the use and consumption of water. As a District Engineer you will assist in the performance of program responsibilities in the Section of Drinking Water Protection as they relate to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) loan program. These program responsibilities assure the adequate operations and treatment of public water supplies to promote and protect the health of consumers served by such supplies

Responsibilities may include:

+ Conduct sanitary surveys of public water systems to assess compliance with state and federal drinking water standards.

+ Provide technical assistance to water system operators, engineers, and local officials on system design, operation, and maintenance.

+ Collect and investigate water samples to identify and address contamination or water quality issues.

+ Review engineering plans and DWRF projects to ensure compliance with regulations and sound engineering practices.

+ Support emergency response efforts for natural disasters, contamination events, and infrastructure failures.

_This incumbent can be located out of the Mankato or Marshall district office, however, work will be performed throughout south central and southwestern Minnesota. The position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion and only up to 50% of the time._

_This vacancy is being announced at multiple different job classification levels: Engineer Graduate 2 and Engineer Senior. Only one position will be filled, and the final job classification of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications._

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer Graduate 2:

+ Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field.

AND

+ Two years professional level engineering experience.

Engineer Senior:

+ Two years professional level engineering experience.

AND

+ Licensed as a professional civil engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)

_One year para-professional engineering experience may be substituted for six months of professional experience. A Master's degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field may be substituted for 18 months of professional experience_

_Additional minimum qualifications to be assesses during the interview process:_

+ Ability to communicate technical engineering information, orally and written, interpret engineering data and information.

+ Experience communicating technical engineering information, orally and written, interpreting engineering data and information.

+ Public water system engineering knowledge including operation, construction and design and rules, requirements, and application of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Preferred Qualifications

+ For Engineer Graduate 2, Engineer in Training certification from National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

+ Professional Engineer Licensure in Minnesota

+ Experience applying engineering principles in drinking water system design, operation, or compliance.

+ Knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Minnesota Rules, and other relevant public health regulations.

+ Proficiency with tools such as GIS, GPS, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with water system data platforms (e.g., MNDWIS) is a plus.

+ Experience collaborating with local government agencies, engineers, or public water suppliers.

Physical Requirements

+ Remain stationary and move over even/uneven or sloping ground for significant periods of time, including on snow covered ground, for up to a mile.

+ Move as much as 50 pounds of equipment or samples from ground to waist height, and from waist to shoulder height.

+ Work outdoors in all seasons.

+ Work in small, confined spaces.

+ Work in loud environments for short periods of time.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

This employment does not require a valid driver’s license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

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.