Geologist

Minnesota DOT; Maplewood (MN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Low-cost health and dental insurance

Dependent coverage

12 paid holidays per year

Vacation days (up to 29)

Sick time (13 days)

Defined pension plan

Life insurance

Some teleworking may be available

Descripción de la vacante

MnDOT's Materials Lab in Maplewood seeks a geotechnical professional to support statewide transportation projects. You will evaluate rock and aggregate materials, perform advanced tests, and prepare compliant reports while maintaining AMRL accreditation standards.

You will also assist contractors, consultants, and transportation personnel on technical matters. Minimum qualifications include lab testing experience, aggregate evaluation, a relevant geology/geophysics/hydrology/geological

Formación

• Experience with lab materials testing methods, procedures, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Experience evaluating aggregate materials.
• Bachelor's or master's degree may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• Valid Class D driver's license.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Lab testing methods

Quality control

Quality assurance

Aggregate evaluation

Educación

Geology or Geophysics or Hydrology or 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:

• 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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