Water Resources Design Engineer - Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

• Working Title:

  Water Resources Design Engineer

• Job Class:

  Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

• Agency:

  Transportation Dept
• + •Job ID•: 93644 + •Location•: Roseville + •Telework Eligible•: Yes + •Full/Part Time•: Full-Time + •Regular/Temporary•: Regular + •Who May Apply•: Open to all qualified job seekers + •Date Posted•: 04/17/2026 + •Closing Date•: 05/08/2026 + •Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit•: Transportation Dept + •Division/Unit•: Metro / Water Resources + •Work Shift/Work Hours•: Day shift + •Days of Work•: Monday•Friday + •Travel Required•: No + •Engineer 2

Graduate Salary Range:

• $31.58
• $46.67 / hourly; $65,939
• $97,446 / annually +

• Engineer Senior Salary Range:

• $38.39
• $56.48 / hourly; $80,158
• $117,930 / annually +
• Classified Status
• : Permanent Classified +
• Bargaining Unit/Union
• : 212 / MGEC +
• Last Incumbent
• : James Bolton +
• Supervisor Name
• : Bryce Fossand + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

Note to applicants:

The vacancy for this position is an Engineer Senior. The position is being announced at two different classifications at the same time, Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. Attempts will be first made to fill the position at the Engineer Senior level. If not filled at the Engineer Senior level, the position may be filled at the Engineer 2 Graduate level. This position is located at district headquarters in Roseville and may have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. 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.

• 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. This position will provide water resources engineering services for the Metro District, which include, and is not limited to: + Conduct and review water resources engineering work in the design, construction, and maintenance of highways systems in the MnDOT Metro area. The position will complete and oversee preliminary and final water resources design using Open Roads Designer (ORD), HydroCAD and other water resources design software. + Obtain water resources permits. + Negotiate agreements, easements, and cost sharing for water resources requirements. + Supervise team and workload. + Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. + Review consultant prepared construction plans for drainage and stormwater treatment features to ensure MnDOT standards are followed, and regulatory concerns and requirements are satisfied. + Resolve drainage and erosion control issues.

• 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.
• Engineer 2

Graduate Minimum Qualifications:

• + A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited college or university AND two years of post-graduation civil engineering experience; OR + A Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent AND one year post-graduation civil engineering experience. AND + A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• If advanced to the finalist pool, in addition to the preceding minimum qualifications you will be assessed on additional criteria during a job interview:
• + Ability to review technical information and arrive at solutions to problems as they arise. + Ability to communicate ideas and concepts and work well with others as a member of a team.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Preference for both levels will be given to candidates who have Water Resources Engineering experience.
• Additional Requirements
• It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment.

The background check may consist of the following components: + Sema 4 Records Check + Criminal History Check + Employee Reference Check + 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.