Assistant Traffic Engineer - Engineer Senior / Engineer 2 Graduate

Assistant Traffic Engineer

This position is located in Bemidji, MN and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. 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.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating traffic engineering work in the district. Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to a wide range of questions and concerns from the public and other stakeholders about traffic safety, congestion, and access issues.
• Leading or supporting traffic studies and data collection related to access management, road signs, pavement markings, and safety.
• Providing guidance and oversight on signing issues within the district.
• Managing the Safety Management System to identify crash-prone areas, recommend improvements, and help plan safety projects.
• Working with the Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations to develop rail-related projects and managing highway/rail crossing safety projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer Senior:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer Graduate 2:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or its equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC.
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Two years post-graduation civil engineering work OR
• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or its equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC.
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• One (1) year of post-graduate civil engineering work.
• OR Received a passing score on the Minnesota Principals & Practices of Civil Engineering (PE) Exam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures, MnMUTCD and Traffic Engineering Manual, highway capacity theory and application, and Access Management Guidelines.
• Knowledge of highway engineering theories.
• Knowledge and application of MnDOT construction plan content and organization sufficient to direct the development of traffic plans for moderate to major scale projects.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS: 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
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Check

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.