Working Title:Pre-Design Engineering Specialist Senior / Engineering Specialist

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior / Engineering Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

*This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates and revised qualifications. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply and will be evaluated against these new qualifications.

• Job ID : 78912

• 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 : 09/10/2024

• Closing Date : 09/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-MGEC

• Division/Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Project Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Engineering Specialist Senior Salary Range: $34.96 - $51.50 / hourly; $72,996 - $107,532 / annually

• Engineering Specialist Salary Range: $31.11 - $45.98 / hourly; $64,957 - $96,006 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : Derek Weller

• Supervisor Name : Ryan Barney

• 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.

Please note: This vacancy is being announced at two different classification levels (Engineering Specialist Senior and Engineering Specialist). Only one (1) vacancy will be filled.

This position exists to: Manage and Coordinate the District’s Consultant Program to ensure compliance with department guideline and state law. This position also Manages and Coordinates the Districts cost estimating program to ensure projects are appropriately estimated in the highway construction program and updated to reflect changing conditions.

This position will have the option to telework part-time . The employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for Engineering Specialist Senior , applicants must meet all the following:

Three (3) years of para-engineering experience (Engineering Specialist or equivalent) which demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of highway and bridge construction, cost estimating techniques and estimated bid quantity techniques to estimate project costs.

• Advanced knowledge of policies, practices, and protocols sufficient to develop, train, and lead others in project development consultant contracting processes.

• Technical writing skills sufficient to prepare and edit highway and bridge consulting contracts.

• Experience in Program Delivery sufficient to understand the highway Development process.

To qualify for Engineering Specialist, applicants must meet all the following:

Three years para-engineering experience (Transportation Specialist or equivalent) which demonstrates:

• Knowledge of highway and bridge construction, cost estimating techniques and estimated bid quantity techniques to estimate project costs.

• Knowledge of policies, practices, and protocols sufficient to administer consultant contracts.

• Technical writing skills sufficient to prepare and edit highway and bridge consulting contracts.

• Knowledge in Program Delivery sufficient to understand the highway Development process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or leading consultant contracts

• Experience managing or leading cost estimates for a fiscally constraint program, i.e. CHIP, STIP, etc.

Additional Requirements

** 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.

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

• 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.