Project Engineer (Construction) - MN Dept of Transportation
Project Engineer (Construction)
Up to $116,197/annually
Virginia, MN
**When you start a career with us, you may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $5,000! Current MnDOT employees who refer a hired candidate may be eligible for a referral bonus of $1000.
The primary purpose of this position is to administer assigned construction projects by accomplishing required construction engineering and contract administration duties and by supervising MnDOT employees that are assigned to assist the Engineer in contract administration. In addition, the Project Engineer will be responsible for design engineering and supervision of road plan preparation in the winter, and also supervising the finalization of construction projects in accordance with established policies, regulations and guidelines.
This position is in Virginia Contract Admin (Construction) and the reporting location is Virginia, MN. This position will have the option for a hybrid telework schedule. The employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.
WHY WORK FOR US
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
12 paid holidays per year
Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
Earn 13 days paid sick time
Defined pension plan
Paid life insurance
Paid parental leave available
Telework may be available
And more!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Engineer Senior:
To qualify for Engineer Senior, applicants must meet all the following:
Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)
Valid Class D Driver’s License.
Engineer 2 Graduate:
To qualify for Engineer 2 Graduate, applicants must meet all the following:
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or its equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC.
A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Two years post-graduation civil engineering work.
Valid Class D Driver’s License
OR
Received a passing score on the Minnesota Principals & Practices of Civil Engineering (PE) Exam.
NOTE:
A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university substitutes for one year of post-graduate civil engineering work.
APPLY ONLINE BY 8/5/2024:
Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “71292” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Lauri Saari
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist
651-370-0971