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Minnesota Department of Transportation · 8 hours ago

Engineer Principal

Baxter, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$40.82/hr - $62.17/hr

3+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is committed to improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. They are seeking an Engineer Principal to oversee the Baxter Construction Office, ensuring compliance with construction project plans and coordinating the work of construction staff.

GovernmentInfrastructureNon ProfitTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serving as the Resident Engineer (Engineer of Record) for the 3A Baxter Construction Office. You will administer construction projects, with the assistance of Project Engineers, Project Supervisors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions so that the construction projects will comply with any and all terms of the contract

Coordinating work assignments of the Construction staff during non-construction season with multiple program delivery functional areas to provide support for some final design activities. Coordinating construction reviews of all design projects

Directing construction scheduling and staffing so that projects are staffed with qualified people who ensure the work is in accordance with contract requirements in the Baxter Construction Office

Qualification

Professional Civil Engineer LicensePost-registration engineering experienceContract administrationMnDOT standards knowledgeProcess design knowledgeManagement skillsConsensus building skillsScheduling skillsGoal setting skillsBudgeting skillsNegotiating skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, 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 of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level (or equivalent) that demonstrates knowledge and skill in the design, construction and maintenance of highways, buildings and bridges

Valid Class D Driver's License

Preferred

Experience administering contracts for large bridge and highway construction projects

Knowledge of MnDOT standards and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and codes as they relate to transportation system planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation

Extensive knowledge of process design and improvement methods and tools

Thorough management skills with emphasis on scheduling, organization, delegation, goal setting, budgeting and the ability to respond rapidly to short notice scheduling changes

Negotiating and consensus building skills

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care