Assistant Plans Engineer - Engineer Senior

Title

Assistant Plans Engineer

Job Class

Engineer Senior

Agency

Transportation

Job Details

• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC
• Division/Unit: State Aid Division / Federal Aid Project Dev
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $39.06 - $57.47/hour; $81,557 - $119,997/year
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the use of Federal‑aid funds by Local Public Agencies or other approved entities.
• Ensure that construction plans submitted by Local Public Agencies for Federal Aid funding conform to Federal and State regulations, design standards, and practices, and that only eligible items are designated for Federal Aid funding and State Aid funding when appropriate.
• Coordinate federal fiscal year‑end project status for project authorization.
• Work at the Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office, as determined by policy and supervisor discussion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). Pending licensure through Comity requires a practice‑pending letter from AELSLAGID before starting employment.
• Knowledge and application of civil engineering principles and standards.
• Knowledge of construction plan preparation and interpretation.
• Ability to manage programs and projects.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements, appropriate Federal regulations, and AASHTO guidelines.
• Knowledge of financial and cost estimations for bid proposals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal and/or state solicitation and funding for transportation programs.
• Understanding of State Aid Rules and policies.
• Knowledge of design criteria and standards.
• Ability to review technical information and arrive at solutions to problems as they arise.
• Knowledge and application of business‑planning principals sufficient to develop and implement plans, programs, and goals.
• Technical writing skills sufficient to communicate highly technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to manage programs, projects, and multiple assignments with respect to deadlines.
• Ability to ensure compliance while maintaining flexibility in engineering judgment.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must pass past‑employer reference checks and a criminal history check. A background investigation may include SEMA4 records, criminal history, employment references, driver’s license checks, and education/license verification.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care (IVF), diabetes care, and 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 support families 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

Equal Opportunity Employers

The State of Minnesota is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action, and veteran‑friendly employer. We are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and encourage individuals 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, and 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.