Part Time (25%) Engineering Specialist Senior

State of Minnesota; Oakdale (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota Transportation Department is seeking a Part-Time Engineering Specialist Senior to support bridge design and rehabilitation details from the Oakdale Bridge Office. The role involves developing standard details for construction and conducting quality audits, with potential hybrid work arrangements.

Minimum qualifications include preparing bridge plans, using OpenBridge Modeler, and reviewing drawings for compliance with MnDOT standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience at the Engineering Specialist level or equivalent.
• Experience preparing bridge construction plans and details for new or rehab projects.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings for quality and compliance with MnDOT/AASHTO standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and preparation of standard bridge details for final construction plans.
• Develop rehabilitation details for bridges and non-bridge structures.
• Train engineering specialists and drafters; perform quality audits on final bridge plans.

Skills

Bridge construction planning

CADD software usage

Drawing quality review

Tools

OpenBridge Modeler

Job description

Working Title: Part Time (25%) Engineering Specialist Senior

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 98344

• Location : Oakdale

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/10/2026

• Closing Date : 11/16/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insuff Wk Tm

• Division/Unit : Engineering Services Div / Bridge Design

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $36.10 - $53.18 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at the Bridge Office in Oakdale and may have flexibility to work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. 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.

Note: This position is anticipated to work approximately 10 hours per week.

This position exists to assist in the design and preparation of standard details for final construction plans with an emphasis on rehabilitation details for bridges and development of standards for miscellaneous non-bridge structures. This position will also independently train engineering specialists and drafters, as well as perform quality audits on final bridge plans produced by the Design Section.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates:

• Experience preparing bridge construction plans and details for new bridge or bridge rehabilitation projects.

• Experience using CADD software, like OpenBridge Modeler, to prepare transportation plans.

• Experience reviewing technical drawings for quality, consistency, and compliance with AASHTO and MnDOT bridge design standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to engineering technicians, specialists, or drafting staff.

• Experience developing standard plans or standard details.

Additional Requirements

** Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, and/or Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.