Project Engineer - Eden Prairie, United States - State of Minnesota

Description

Working Title:
Project Engineer

Job Class:
Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency:
Transportation Dept

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  Who May Apply :

Open to all qualified job seekers

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  Date Posted : 04/04/2024
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  Closing Date : 04/25/2024
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  Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :

Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

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  Division/Unit :

Metro / Eden Prairie Res Off

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  Work Shift/Work Hours :

Day Shift

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  Days of Work :

Monday - Friday

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  Travel Required :

No

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  Engineer 2

Graduate Salary Range: $ $42.21 / hourly; $59,779 - $88,134 / annually

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  Engineer Senior Salary Range: $ $53.25 / hourly; $75,564 - $111,186 / annually
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  Classified Status :

Permanent Classified

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  Bargaining Unit/Union : 21- MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
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  Last Incumbent :

N/A

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  Supervisor Name :

Alison Berreth

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  FLSA Status :

Exempt - Professional

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  Telework Eligible :

Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (ov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
**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.
This position is located at the Eden Prairie Resident Office. The incumbent may have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule.

The incumbent will be required to report onsite at least once/month but may be required to work onsite more depending on business needs.

If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.
This position will assist the MnDOT Eden Prairie Resident Engineer in the administration of construction contracts and office activities.

Specifically, this position will be charged with the supervision of administration assigned construction contracts; preparation of construction plans and specifications; administration of utility agreements; and supervision of inspection personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer Senior:

• Licensure as a professional civil engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through Comity (Reciprocity). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)

Engineer 2 Graduate:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related from an ABET accredited college or university
  AND two years post-graduation civil engineering work.

OR

• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent
  AND one year of post-graduation civil engineering work.

AND

• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Required at both the Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate levels:

• Knowledge of Windows based operating systems, spreadsheet and word-processing software applications as well as project scheduling software.
• Work experience that demonstrates knowledge of principles and practices of highway and bridge construction, engineering, and contract administration.
• Supervisory or leadwork experience and skills sufficient to ensure construction projects are completed in a timely manner.
• A valid Class D Driver's License with no major traffic convictions in the past 5 years.

If advanced to the finalist pool, in addition to the preceding minimum qualifications, you will be assessed on the following criteria during a job interview:

• Human relations skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively present technical information to a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those who have two years of Contract Administration experience.

Additional Requirements
It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment.

The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
• Criminal History Check
• Employee Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's 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.

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