Hydraulics & Drainage Engineer — ORD & Data Support

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Defined pension plan

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

MnDOT seeks a Hydraulics Support Engineer to deliver statewide technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulic design, asset management, and ORD drainage tools. Responsible for CAD design support to district hydraulic designers and analysis of drainage assets and data management.

Role requires FE or PE path, ABET degree, and experience in hydraulics and data analysis, with strong ability to guide others and share hydraulic knowledge across the department.

Qualifications

• PE license required for Engineer Senior; hydraulics and hydrology experience desired.
• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree or higher required (Engineer 2 Graduate path).
• FE exam passed required for Engineer 2 Graduate path.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide technical expertise in hydraulics, hydrology, and ORD drainage tools.
• Offer hydraulic technical assistance and CAD design support to district hydraulic designers.
• Prepare analyses and guidance on drainage assets and data management.
• Support department-wide hydraulic knowledge sharing and standards coordination with State Aid divisions.

Education

Professional Engineer license (PE)

ABET-accredited Bachelor of Civil Engineering

FE exam passed

Tools

CADD for hydraulics

Job description

MnDOT seeks a Hydraulics Support Engineer to deliver statewide technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulic design, asset management, and ORD drainage tools. Responsible for CAD design support to district hydraulic designers and analysis of drainage assets and data management.

Role requires FE or PE path, ABET degree, and experience in hydraulics and data analysis, with strong ability to guide others and share hydraulic knowledge across the department.