Geologist

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Maplewood (MN); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Low-cost health and dental insurance

Affordable dependent coverage

12 paid holidays per year

Up to 29 paid vacation days per year

13 days paid sick time

Defined pension plan

Paid life insurance

Some teleworking may be available

Descripción de la vacante

MnDOT’s Materials Lab in Maplewood on-site position provides geotechnical expertise within the Engineering Services Division, supporting statewide transportation projects. You will evaluate rock and aggregate materials, perform advanced tests, and prepare reports aligned with current specifications while ensuring AMRL accreditation compliance.

You will also provide technical assistance to contractors, consultants, and transportation personnel, contributing to quality assurance, testing

Formación

• Two years of professional geotechnical experience in the areas noted below.
• Experience with lab materials testing methods, procedures, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Valid Class D driver’s license.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Hydrology, or Geological Engineering may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate rock and aggregate materials and perform advanced geotechnical tests.
• Prepare test reports aligned with current specifications and AMRL accreditation standards.
• Provide technical assistance to contractors, consultants, and transportation personnel.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical experience

Lab materials testing

Quality control/QA

Driver's license (Class D)

Educación

Geology / Geophysics / Hydrology / Geological Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

This position will be expected to work on-site at the Materials Lab in Maplewood.
This position provides geotechnical expertise within the Engineering Services Division, supporting statewide transportation projects across local, state aid, state, and federal programs. Responsibilities include evaluating rock and aggregate materials, assigning and performing advanced geotechnical and aggregate tests, preparing test reports aligned with current specifications, and ensuring compliance with AMRL accreditation standards. The role also provides technical assistance to contractors, consultants, and transportation personnel.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Some teleworking may be available

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of professional geotechnical experience in the areas noted below:

• Experience with lab materials testing methods, procedures, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Experience evaluating aggregate materials.
• Valid Class D driver’s license.

Note: A bachelor's or master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Hydrology, Geologial Engineering will substitute for one year of professional experience.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

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