Working Title: Bridge Alternative Delivery Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Principal

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 85069

• Location : Oakdale

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/21/2025

• Closing Date : 04/03/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

• Division/Unit : Bridges / Bridge Planning Section

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.82 - $62.17 / hourly; $85,232 - $129,810 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Last Incumbent : Anthony Lesch

• Supervisor Name : David Hedeen

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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.

This position is located at the Bridge Office in Oakdale and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent is expected to work in the office on occasion.

The Bridge Alternative Delivery Engineer plays a critical role in providing technical guidance in the design of bridges and transportation structures for the State Highway System. This position is also responsible for overseeing the operations of the Bridge Office Alternative Delivery and Agreements Unit. The role includes managing and supervising the bridge-related aspects of all Design-Build projects, from the preparation of procurement documents during predesign to overseeing the administration of the Design-Build phase as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Bridge Office Alternative Delivery and Agreements Unit.

• Oversee the bridge components of all Design-Build projects.

• Manage the predesign phase, including the preparation of procurement documents for Design-Build projects.

• Administer the Design-Build phase, providing guidance and resolving issues as needed to ensure project success.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with agency standards.

** 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 reciprocity. If obtaining licensure through comity (reciprocity), a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.

AND

• Three years of experience as an Engineer Senior or equivalent that demonstrates:

• Experience in structural engineering or bridge design;

• Experience using computer software for structural analysis or bridge design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting contract language and specifications related to bridge design and construction in a design-build environment.

Additional Requirements

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, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, and/or 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.