Principal Engineer (Bridge) - MN Dept of Transportation
Principal Engineer (Bridge) | Up to $129,810/annually
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our team at MnDOT in Mankato, MN!
The incumbent may be eligible to telework up to 2 days per week. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement.
Our Principal Engineer (Bridge) provides overall direction and leadership for the District Bridge Operations section, including the management, inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement program for District 7’s 475+ bridges and structures. The responsibilities for this position also include:
· Acts as the primary Bridge Program Administrator to ensure the bridge safety inspection program is conducted according to state and federal guidelines, reports are reviewed and approved as required and ensuring findings are addressed appropriately.
· Develops and produces technical analyses and proposed solutions for bridge and structural maintenance situations
· Provides technical expertise and guidance for bridge maintenance priorities and makes recommendations for the Bridge Replacement and Improvement 10-year Plan.
· Supervises, develops, and leads engineering, maintenance, and inspection staff
WHY WORK FOR US? Click here to check us out: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer excellent employee benefits. Here are some of our amazing benefits:
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, prescription drug, & vision coverage with affordable dependent coverage; Health & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; Life, short & long-term disability, AD&D insurance & paid parental leave
Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
Work/Life Balance: Vacation & sick days including 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, leave of absence
At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at Central Office
Here are the minimum qualifications:
Licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geosciences, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)
Three (3) years post-registration engineering experience (Engineer Senior level or equivalent) that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of principles and practices of engineering. Engineering experience must include one or more of the following bridge or structure areas: scoping, inspection, design, construction, contract administration, project development, or maintenance.
Supervisory experience which includes providing oversight, work direction and evaluating staff
A valid Class D Driver’s License
APPLY ONLINE BY 9/16/2024 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered):
Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “79733” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Ellen
Check out all our exciting MnDOT job opportunities by visiting & applying directly at: www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/
Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) for additional information: Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330