Bridge Planning & Hydraulics Engineer - Engineer Senior Administrative

Working Title: Bridge Planning & Hydraulics Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Senior Administrative

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 97979
• Location : Oakdale
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/26/2026
• Closing Date : 11/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial
• Division/Unit : Operations Division / Operations Division Admin
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $53.66 - $76.98 / hourly; $112,042 - $160,734 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (mn.gov/mmb/…) : 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, MN and the position may work a hybrid schedule or work in the office pursuant to policy requirements. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

This position provides statewide leadership and management for Bridge Program Planning and Preliminary Design, Hydraulics, Bridge Cost Estimating, Design-Build, Scoping, and Consultant Contracting. The role also oversees the Bridge Priority Preservation Program and supports management of the Transportation Program and Investment Committee (TPIC) and related programs, including Advanced Preservation Projects (APP). The position ensures transportation planning is integrated into investment and program development, aligning decisions with future needs, system performance, multimodal considerations, and established bridge and planning standards.

The position has managerial authority over human, fiscal, and operational resources to ensure effective delivery of all assigned programs. As part of the Bridge Management Team, this role coordinates office resources and serves as a primary liaison to Districts and Local Agencies, ensuring consistent application of program policies and guidelines.

In addition, the position provides leadership to state and Division/District Program Delivery units through participation in the Pre-Construction Engineers Group and TPIC, supporting efficient completion of project programs. It contributes to investment policy and project development through active participation in planning committees including SMTP, MnSHIP, MPLT-P, and TAMP. The position also leads the development and working with Districts for program accountability to meet bridge related performance targets.

** 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

Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geosciences, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) AND five years of post-registration experience with three years at the Engineer Principal level (or equivalent).

If you meet the above requirements, you must provide a cover letter that clearly summarizes your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter AND resume to your online application. Applications that are missing the required summary will not be considered.

• Leadership and Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the planning and delivery of engineering programs with large dollar volumes that directly affect the public.
• Fiscal and Human Resources Management: Experience managing fiscal and human resources for a multi-disciplined section. This includes experience with large and complex budgets and experience supervising staff including hiring, assigning, and evaluating work, promoting, disciplining, and training staff (provide number of staff and types of positions supervised).
• Technical: Experience in and knowledge of MnDOT's planning and delivery process for project and program delivery, highlighting specific bridge project experience.
• Communications/Human Relations: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders; and experience building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external partners.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.