Assistant Design Standards Engineer

Assistant Design Standards Engineer - Engineer 2 Graduate/Engineer Senior Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation Working Title: Assistant Design Standards Engineer Job Class: Engineer 2 Graduate/Engineer Senior Agency: Transportation Dept Job ID: 90146 Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 11/07/2025 Closing Date: 11/20/2025 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC Division/Unit: Technical Support / Design Support Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: Engineer 2 Grad: $29.92 - $44.11 hourly; $62,473 - $92,102 annually; Engineer Senior: $37.82 - $55.65 hourly; $78,968 - $116,197 annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional Designated in Connect 700 Program: Yes NOTE: This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes: Engineer Senior and/or Engineer 2 Graduate. The final class is dependent on the applicant’s qualifications. Responsibilities You will assist the Design Standards Engineer with directing significant department-wide projects related to traffic barriers, roadside safety, and design standards development for use on state improvement projects. You’ll be responsible for assisting in the creation, development, revision, monitoring, and interpretation of design standards for the preparation of plans and for the construction of highways and other transportation modes. Review and publish MnDOT’s manuals (Facility Design Guide, Standard Plans, and Standard Plates) and Technical Memoranda. Provide solutions to problems encountered by design, maintenance, and construction personnel within Mn/DOT, counties, cities, and consulting engineering companies. Conduct research activities, including literature searches on subjects related to highway design, assisting districts/division on monitoring performance of field experiments. Assist in evaluating the crashworthiness of barriers and other traffic control devices. MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Examination for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the start of employment. Minimum Qualifications Engineer Senior: Employee must hold a license as a professional civil engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or be able to obtain licensure through reciprocity. (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.) Experience preparing and reviewing construction plans, specifications, and estimates. Experience interpreting national roadside safety design policies. Experience drafting in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer and Adobe InDesign. Ability to communicate technical data to all audiences regarding complex design standards and other technical correspondences. Engineer 2 Graduate: All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and at least two years professional-level civil engineering experience in the areas noted below (a master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional experience). Applicants must have completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and obtain licensure within six years of hire date. Experience preparing and reviewing construction plans, specifications, and estimates. Experience interpreting national roadside safety design policies. Experience drafting in MicroStation OpenRoads Designer and Adobe InDesign. Ability to communicate technical data to all audiences regarding complex design standards and other technical correspondences. Additional Requirements Reference / Background Checks: Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal history check. Background check may include SEMA4 records check, criminal history check, employment reference check, education/license verification, and drug testing (if needed). How To Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Stephanie Olson at stephanie.glaser@state.mn.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Stephanie Olson at stephanie.glaser@state.mn.us. 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. Short-term and long-term disability insurance. Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care. Resources that promote well-being. Programs, Resources and Benefits Eligibility Varies Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. Equal Opportunity Employers Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants With Disabilities Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. If an applicant needs a reasonable accommodation, they may contact any agency official or MnDOT’s Aph Assurance office: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us, or call Janet Miller at 651-366-4720, or use MN Relay 711. MnDOT’s Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html. Working together to improve the state we love. What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? A sense of purpose in their work, connection with coworkers and communities, opportunities for personal and professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr