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Salary $25.83 - $38.08 an hour job type full-time
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What drives you?
At mndot, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation systemWe work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation systemYou will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater goodYou will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of minnesotaYou can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organizationMndot offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.
Job details
Job class: engineer senior/engineer 2 graduate
Working title: connected & automated vehicles project engineer
Who may apply: open to all qualified job seekers
Date posted: 07/08/2022
Closing date: 07/21/2022
Hiring agency/seniority unit: transportation dept / dot-metro-central off-mgec
Division/unit: cav-x / cav-x
Work shift/work hours: day
Days of work: monday - friday
Engineer 2 graduatesalary range: $25.83 - $38.08/hourly; $53,933 - $79,511/annually
Engineer seniorsalary range: $31.35 - $46.21/hourly; $65,458 - $96,486/annually
Classified status: classified
Bargaining unit/union: 212 - mn govt engineers council/engineers
Last incumbent: mike kronzer
Supervisor name: cory johnson
Flsa status: exempt - professional
Connect 700 program eligible: yes
Job summary
** the minnesota department of transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or optional practical training extensions for stem studentsIndividuals must be legally authorized to work in the us at the start of employment.
Attention applicants: this vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time, engineer senior and engineer 2 graduateThe final class and starting salary is dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.
This position is responsible for providing project management oversight, systems engineering and technical direction and support for connected and automated vehicles (cav) projects, intelligent transportation system (its) projects, and emerging technology projects in the mndot office of connected and automated vehicles (known as cav-x)This work includes:
Providing project management for various cav & its projects, developing and managing scopes of work, research, project schedules, project budgets, risk registers, and project management plans
Managing project communications, engagement and relationship building with stakeholders for each project.
Supporting the implementation of cav and its statewide strategic plans and initiatives, including developing goals and performance measures.
Providing systems engineering support for mndot and local agency external partners for cav/its projects and plans.
This position will have the option to telework part-time; the employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
Engineer senior 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 reciprocity, a temporary permit from aelslagid must be provided to mndot hr prior to starting employment.)
Experience managing transportation projects.
Experience applying engineering principles, practices, techniques and methods.
Experience analyzing engineering information, identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Experience coordinating and/or directing the work of staff and/or consultants.
Engineer 2 graduate minimum qualifications:
A bachelor`s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering from an abet accredited college/university; and two years post-graduation civil engineering work; or
A master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an abet accredited college/university; and one year of post-graduation civil engineering work.
And
A passing score on the fundamentals of engineering (fe) exam.
Experience managing transportation projects.
Experience applying engineering principles, practices, techniques and methods.
Experience analyzing technical information and identifying problems.
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 employmentThe background check may consist of the following components: sema4 records check, criminal history check, employment reference check, driver’s license check, education/license verification and pre-employment physical.
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Why work for us
Great benefits package! the state of minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thriveThe state of minnesota is an equal opportunity employerWe are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplaceWe do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take themWe prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.
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Select “apply for job” at the top of this pageIf you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact heather madigan clark at heather.madigan@state.mn.us or 651/366-3394.
An equal opportunity employer
The state of minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employerWe are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all minnesotansThe state of minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
The minnesota department of transportation (mndot) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilitiesAnyone 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 accommodationApplicants 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.
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