"Alerted.org

Working Title: Architect 2

Job Class: Architect 2

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90266

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

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

+ **Closing Date** : 12/01/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Maintenance / Building

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Not Applicable Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $41.43 - $59.35 / hourly; $86,505 - $123,922 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **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.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. 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.

This position will provide professional architectural design, documentation, and construction project management activities required to support the repair, replacement, and preservation of MnDOT facilities.

Work duties includes: writing and assembling technical architectural specifications and project contract documents; review drawings and other documents to write and edit specifications for projects and coordinate compliance with project requirements, institutional guidelines, MnDOT BSS standards, technical conditions, and existing laws, regulations, and codes; interpret project design requirements and translate those requirements into materials, methods, equipment, procedures, installation, and certification testing necessary to provide the narrative descriptions which are used to procure, install, and erect building components; create architectural design and construction contract drawings, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed as a professional Architect with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design.

AND

**Three years of post-licensure, professional architectural practice** with significant experience in specifications development.

AND have the following experience or qualifications:

+ Experience with architectural work to project designs, construction, and materials

+ **Experience reviewing project plans, specifications and working with professional mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering staff to coordinate design documents**

+ Experience with AIA contract documents

+ Experience with CSI MasterFormat

+ **Experience with applicable building construction rules and regulations including: the Minnesota State Building Code, ADA, and environmental laws**

+ **Experience with computer aided drafting** **.**

Preferred Qualifications

+ **Experience with AutoCAD**

+ **Experience with specifications software such as MasterSpec**

+ **Construction Specifications Institute certification (CCS)**

+ **LEED Green Associate**

+ **Experience in design or construction management utilizing the Minnesota B3 Guidelines**

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

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

Drug testing (if needed)

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.