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Working Title: Bridge Operations Support Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Transportation Department

+ **Job ID** : 89938

+ **Location** : Oakdale

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 10/30/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/14/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Bridges / Bridge Const & Maint. Section

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

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

+ **Engineer 2 Graduate** **Salary Range** : $29.92 - $44.11 / hourly; $62,473 - $91,102 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **Last Incumbent** : Beth Klemann

+ **Supervisor Name** : Sarah Sondag

+ **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 will be located at the Bridge Office in Oakdale and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, 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.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time, Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. The final class and starting salary are dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

As a Bridge Operations Support Engineer, assists the Bridge Preservation Engineer in supporting bridge operations throughout the state.** **Responsibilities are to:

+ **Provide bridge maintenance engineering assistance to district and local agency bridge owners for bridge incident response, reactive bridge maintenance, bridge maintenance contracts and other operations support needs; and**

+ **Ensure that bridge maintenance practices follow applicable workflows and are uniform, cost effective, state-of-the-art, performed consistently and safely by properly trained staff, are accurately tracked to evaluate bridge life cycle costs, and represent sound asset management practices.**

NOTE: The position requires travel up to 10% of the time to participate in discussions and provide guidance to district and local agency bridge crews. This includes some overnight travel for multi-day meetings and site visits to remote locations.

** 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

Engineer Senior Minimum Qualifications:

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

+ Experience in bridge design, inspection, maintenance, or preservation.

+ Experience analyzing and manipulating data.

Engineer 2 Graduate Minimum Qualifications:

+ A Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and two years post-graduation civil engineering work OR a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and one year post-graduation civil engineering work.

+ Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

+ Experience in bridge design, inspection, maintenance, or preservation.

+ Experience analyzing and manipulating data.

Preferred Qualifications

Engineer Senior Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience managing bridge and non-bridge structural assets.

+ Experience in bridge maintenance and preservation activities, methods, and materials.

+ Experience using bridge inspection and maintenance management software including the Structure Information Management System (SIMS) and TAMS.

Engineer 2 Graduate Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in bridge maintenance activities, methods, and materials.

+ Experience using bridge inspection and maintenance management software including the Structure Information Management System (SIMS) and TAMS

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.