Design Supervisor-Engineering Specialist Senior

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Detroit Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation in Detroit Lakes, MN, is seeking a Design Supervisor-Engineering Specialist Senior with a strong civil engineering leadership focus. The role supports design project delivery, QA/QC, and staff technical competency, working with District 4 PMs and Engineers.

The position offers hybrid work with telework up to two days weekly and requires coordination with a supervisor. Qualifications include advanced para-engineering experience and knowledge of highway

Qualifications

• Three years of advanced para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level.
• Knowledge of design processes and construction plans for highway projects.
• Experience with 3-D CAD software for construction plan preparation.
• Leadership skills to provide technical guidance to transportation design staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to assist District 4 Project Managers and Engineers in the design portion.
• Review detailed construction plans for proper program execution and compliance with MnDOT standards.

Skills

Advanced para-engineering

Design processes & highway plans

Leadership skills

3-D CAD software

Tools

3-D CAD software

Job description

Design Supervisor-Engineering Specialist Senior | Salary Range: $36.10 - $53.18 / hourly; $75,377 - $111,040 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in Detroit Lakes, MN! Begin your journey today and check us out: Why Work For Us

This position is located at the Detroit Lakes Headquarters and has the flexibility to telework up to 2 days per week or work in the office every day. 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.

Our Design Supervisor position exists to provide civil engineering leadership, technical guidance and apply engineering skills to ensure all the delivery of programmed design projects. Responsible for overall design quality by maintaining appropriate QA/QC for the design process, assure technical competency of staff, project assignments and establish a high level of technical competence across the staff. Provide technical direction and guidance to assist District 4 Project Managers and Engineers in the Design portion of the projects. Review detailed construction plans to ensure proper program execution and compliance with MnDOT, state and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, Engineering Specialist Senior applicants must meet all the following:

Three (3) years of advanced para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of design processes and procedures, including geometric design standards, policies, and concepts; and the content and organization of construction plans related to the development and design of highway transportation projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge in working with 3-D CADD software processes and procedures for construction plan preparation; and
• Leadership skills and experience sufficient to provide technical expertise and guidance to transportation design personnel.

*This was previously announced and is being re-posted open competitively for all qualified job seekers. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

Contact: Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - [e-mail] | 612.346.8330