Blowing Snow Control Designer

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency is seeking a Blowing Snow Control Designer to support the Shared Services Program. This role involves analyzing weather data, collaborating with stakeholders, and creating snow control plans using CAD software. Candidates should have para-engineering experience and knowledge of design standards. The position may accommodate telework and involves regular travel within Minnesota.

Benefits

Public pension plans

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Fitness center access

Qualifications

• Three years para-engineering experience (Transportation Specialist or equivalent).
• Experience using design software to import points and surfaces.
• Valid Class D driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Snow Fence Coordinators to confirm blowing snow issues.
• Collect and analyze Minnesota winter weather data.
• Visit sites for snow drift potential estimation.

Skills

Para-engineering experience

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Blowing Snow Control Designer | Salary Range: $31.11 - $45.98 hourly; $64,957 - $96,006 annually. Position will be located in Bemidji, Crookston, or Detroit Lakes, MN.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join the State of Minnesota? MnDOT is hiring to support the Blowing Snow Control Shared Services Program. This role involves right of way work, CAD, and visual planning on projects related to blowing snow control.

The position may offer telework, hybrid, or in-office arrangements; telework must be arranged with the supervisor and in-office work may be required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Confirm blowing snow issues by collaborating with Snow Fence Coordinators.
• Collect and analyze Minnesota winter weather data.
• Visit sites, review aerial photos, and measure open areas to estimate snow drift potential on roads.
• Use elevation data and wind patterns to identify likely snow drift areas.
• Prepare plan package materials for blowing snow control plans, including specifications and cost estimates using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, ArcMap (GIS), and GPS.
• Collaborate with public and private landowners to identify practical snow control solutions.
• Create reports, maps, and plans to reduce blowing snow on roads.
• Assist in inspecting construction work and tracking snow control installations in the Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS).

Weekly travel within the northwest region of Minnesota is required, typically about 20% of the time in the field for site reviews, construction inspection assistance, landowner engagement, and snow fence TAMS inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years para-engineering experience (Transportation Specialist or equivalent).
• Experience using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD to import points and surfaces, create alignments and profiles, create sheets (plan, profile, cross sections), and generate 3D corridors.
• Experience applying road design standards and construction practices.
• Experience communicating with others while maintaining tact and diplomacy.
• Valid Class D driver's license.

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan, health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation and sick leave, including 12 paid holidays each year.
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, activities, and fitness center at the Central Office.

How to Apply

APPLY ONLINE BY 10/17/2025 (applications must be submitted at mn.gov/careers).

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers and click “Search Open Positions.”
2. Enter Job Opening ID “89183” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”.
3. Click the Job Title to view the posting and select “Apply for Job.”
4. When prompted for Referral Source, please list: LinkedIn/Ellen.

Visit https://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of MnDOT job openings.