JOB SUMMARY

**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 Waters Edge Building in Roseville. 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 lead and supervise Metro Design Staff in the development of transportation projects, routine through complex, from conception to construction. Under general administrative oversight this position assumes lead engineering responsibility for design processes throughout the project life cycle to include concept development, project scoping, preliminary and final design project activities, and construction design alterations as necessary. Design process responsibilities include quality assurance and quality control practices and procedures.
This position has district level responsibility for providing or accepting the following engineering products; alternative design concepts, design related scoping and project documents, authorizing project schedules for design related activities, staff approved preliminary layouts, and bid submittal packages (PS&E).
This position guides and mentors principal and senior design engineers/engineering specialists and are responsible for administrative activities to include direct and indirect supervision, project design resourcing, and staff augmentation with consultants.
This position must maintain effective working relationships with Metro Project Managers and Sponsors, MnDOT expert offices, Metro Functional Areas, Federal Highway Administration, and AASHTO/TRB technical task forces and committees as involved.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must be licensed as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design or be able to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Comity (Reciprocity). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)
• Five (5) years of post-registration experience of which three (3) years must be at the Engineer Principal level or equivalent.

If you meet the Minimum Qualifications, to be considered further in the selection process please provide a written summary with examples of your experience and a list of the applicable projects in each of these subject areas. Please add the information to the end of your resume:

• Experience in transportation design engineering for all phases of project development, which includes scoping, pre-design, and final design.
• Experience applying engineering design policies such as complete streets, performance-based design, context sensitive design to past and current projects.
• Experience managing projects so the project meets purpose and need, scope, schedule, and budget goals.
• Leadership skills to successfully manage, develop, and mentor assigned staff with respect to applicable labor contracts while meeting the goals and objectives of the staff.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Sema 4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employee Reference Check
• Education/License Verification

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.
The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html

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.