Careers

Golden Valley

Office: Construction Survey (Metro District)
Location: 2055 Lilac Dr. North, Golden Valley
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 2

Description: Serve as a member of a field survey crew performing location and/or construction surveys

Primary tasks:

• Make horizontal and vertical measurements using appropriate methods & procedures
• Locate and establish the coordinate position and elevation of natural and artificial features above, below, and upon the surface of the earth
• Set survey stakes such as key stakes, blue tops, paving hubs, slope stakes, and drainage stakes

 

Maplewood

Office: Materials Lab (Metro District)
Location: 1400 Gervais Ave; Maplewood
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Perform tasks related to pavement project scoping, soils investigation, and program delivery

Primary tasks:

• Support soils engineers with the preparation of elements of pavement design recommendations
• Pavement project scoping support, including funding targets, pavement performance measures, and the scoping process of preservation projects

 

Mendota Heights

Office: Construction Safety (Metro District)
Location: 2229 Pilot Knob Rd, Mendota Heights
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist the chief inspector and project engineer/supervisor by completing complex inspection activities, basic documentation, and frequent materials testing

Primary tasks:

• Assist in routine field-testing of construction materials.
• Measure, compute, document, and enter into AASHTOWare DWRs and Postings to accurately determine the contractor payment amount

 

Oakdale

Office: Bridge Hydraulics (Central Office)
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist with TAMS HydInfra documentation/training and related tasks, and archiving existing drainage design documentation

Primary tasks:

• Assist with the review and refinement of materials used to set drainage standards/policy
• Assist with river mapping and 3D scanning of bridge sites

 

Office: Bridge Load/Construction (Central Office)
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist with project review from conception, support projects through construction, and develop repair recommendations for existing bridges in need of repair

Primary tasks:

• Assist with documentation of repair progress by performing in-field photo logs of repairs
• Assist with the review of recently completed projects to ensure all pile reports are properly saved and stored

 

Office: Bridge/Materials Fabrication (Central Office)
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
Work type: Office
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist in converting outdated design programs into an updated format meeting current specifications, and developing new systems

Primary tasks:

• Convert data stored in outdated software to a current format, update sign design structure programs per the most current AASHTO specifications, and develop new sign structure support design programs.
• Review steel shop drawings for structures and bridges

 

Office: Bridge Office Data - Asset Management (Central Office)
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist field inspectors by performing various testing activities, data collection, and analysis

Primary tasks:

• Assist with authoring data manipulation scripts while working with bridge databases, data visualization software, and data mapping/GIS tools
• Help test, provide feedback, and explore adopting a new tablet software to aid in the collection of bridge data

 

Office: Construction Survey (Metro District)
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions:3

Description: Serve as a member of a field survey crew performing location and/or construction surveys

Primary tasks:

• Make horizontal & vertical measurements using appropriate methods and procedures.
• Locate and establish the coordinate position and elevation of natural and artificial features above, below, and upon the surface of the earth.
• Set survey stakes such as key stakes, blue tops, paving hubs, slope stakes, and drainage stakes

 

Roseville

Office: Bridge Maintenance and Inspection (Metro District)
Location: 1500 County Road B2 W, Roseville
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 3

Description: Assist the lead bridge inspectors and engineers in conducting regular inspections of bridges through visual assessments, measurements, and evaluations of structural components

Primary tasks:

• Update bridge inspection element data and perform data analysis using a variety of methods
• Assist with the inspection, data input, and data analysis of inspection findings on non-bridge structures as requested by the supervisor

 

Office: Maintenance/Freeway Ops (Metro District)
Location: 1500 County Road B2 W, Roseville
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Help manage and coordinate operations at MnDOT’s Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) by working in the control room, conducting field observations, and collecting and analyzing routine data

Primary tasks:

• Assist E-ZPass staff with HOV lane violation studies
• Assist the Assistant Freeway Operations Engineer in ensuring optimal operations by observing and analyzing ramp meter data and operations

Office: Traffic Engineering (Central Office)
Location: 1500 County Road B2 W, Roseville
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Gain exposure to traffic policies, practices, standards, and evaluations through traffic safety and data analysis, project research, field reviews, and traffic training courses

Primary tasks:

• Assist with crash analysis and risk assessments of various roadway facilities and suggest potential solutions appropriate for the level of risk
• Help write, review, and comment on traffic engineering and traffic safety-related policies, practices, and other engineering documents

 

Office: Traffic Speed Zone (Metro District)
Location: 1500 County Road B2 W, Roseville
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 2

Description: Assist the Traffic Engineering Program Support unit through research, collection, and data analysis to develop appropriate reports

Primary tasks:

• Investigate, analyze and evaluate crash data for a variety of customers including state and federal agencies, county and city personnel, consultants, the media, and the public
• Assist traffic support personnel with compiling and reporting accurate data required to support traffic studies

 

Office: Water Resources (Metro District)
Location: 1500 County Road B2 W, Roseville
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 2

Description: Assist in performing hydraulic infrastructure inventory and inspection

Primary tasks:

• Utilize GPS/GIS equipment and software to collect inspection data of Metro area storm water features
• Assist with locating, interpreting, and printing of construction plans

 

St. Paul

Office: Asset Management (Central Office)
Location: 395 John Ireland Blvd, St Paul
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 2

Description: Collect asset inventory data and perform structural inspections on MnDOT highways and facilities

Primary tasks:

• Perform data entry, analysis, and reporting
• Create tables, charts, and graphs that show capital investment options for pavement and bridge management; use tools like HMPA and BORIS to run scenarios to optimize measures like condition, service life, and sustainability ratios

 

Office: Asset Management - OTSM (Central Office)
Location: 395 John Ireland Blvd, St Paul
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Provide support in Asset Management Planning for the Office of Transportation Systems Management (OTSM) with pavement and bridge investment scenario analysis

Primary tasks:

• Work with the Materials and Bridge offices to understand their asset management systems and functionality
• Create tables, charts, and graphs that show capital investment options for pavement and bridge management; use tools like HMPA and BORIS to run scenarios to optimize measures like condition, service life, and sustainability ratios

 

Office: Geodentric Survey (Central Office)
Location: 395 John Ireland Blvd, St Paul
Work type: Field (overnight travel is required)
Number of positions: 2

Description: Serve as a member of a field survey crew performing location and/or construction surveys

Primary tasks:

• Perform GPS observations in the field with GPS receivers statewide
• Locate control marks through the use of descriptions, maps, and/or coordinates using navigational devices

 

Office: Traffic - OTSM (Central Office)
Location: 395 John Ireland Blvd, St Paul
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Help the Office of Transportation Systems Management (OTSM) develop and maintain a reliable Traffic Volume Program that meets federal requirements

Primary tasks:

• Assist in the timely loading and review of incoming traffic count data
• Assist with GIS mapping and reporting activities

Baxter

Office: Materials (District 3)
Location: 7694 Industrial Park Road, Baxter
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist in the collection of field data, perform and analyze field and laboratory engineering test data, and develop materials design recommendation reports for construction and maintenance projects

Primary tasks:

• Research and document the current pavement rating and roadway strength
• Analyze field information to determine the depth of bituminous, gravel, and subbase layers to determine the excavation needs

 

Detroit Lakes

Office: Design (District 4)
Location: 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes
Work type: Office (may include a hybrid/teleworking schedule)
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist with the preparation of final design plans according to MnDOT design standards

Primary tasks:

• Assist with final design preparation using design memo standards sheets and obtaining design exceptions
• Help create construction plans that follow required standards by preparing detailed technical drawings and making engineering calculations using specific design standards
• Set up, use, and maintain survey equipment so that the crew has functioning equipment ready for daily tasks

 

Hutchinson

Office: Construction/Contract Administration (District 8)
Location: 1400 Adams Street SE, Hutchinson
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist in inspection, testing, and documentation during that the construction phase of highway construction projects

Primary tasks:

• Assist with the inspection of the contractor’s work and methods to verify the construction work meets the plan requirements, specifications, and special provisions
• Perform field testing of construction materials to ensure the tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specifications

 

Marshall

Office: Construction/Contract Administration (District 8)
Location: 1800 East College Drive, Marshall
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist in inspection, testing, and documentation during the construction phase of highway construction projects

Primary tasks:

• Assist with the inspection of the contractor’s work and methods to verify that the construction work meets the plan requirements, specifications, and special provisions
• Document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractors promptly, ensuring data integrity and compliance with government regulations

 

Moorhead

Office: Construction (District 4)
Location: 2951 41 ½ Street, Moorhead
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist  with field inspections and materials testing to make sure completed work and materials meet MnDOT plans, specs, and standards

Primary tasks:

• Obtain and transport construction materials and representative samples
• Measure, compute, and collect tickets to document contract pay items

 

Office: Traffic (District 4)
Location: 2951 41 ½ Street, Moorhead
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Support District 4 Traffic Counting staff and assist with traffic volume data collection

Primary tasks:

• Assist with setting portable traffic counters and road tubes to obtain traffic information
• Maintain a log of completed traffic counts and other paperwork for data collected to ensure accurate records

 

Morris

Office: Construction (District 4)
Location: 51 Minnesota Drive, Morris
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist  with field inspections and materials testing to make sure completed work and materials meet MnDOT plans, specs, and standards

Primary tasks:

• Obtain and transport construction materials and representative samples
• Measure, compute, and collect tickets to document contract pay items

 

Rochester

Office: Construction Survey (District 6)
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist engineers, technical, and professional staff by performing high-accuracy control surveys across the state

Primary tasks:

• Perform control surveys throughout the state to support MnDOT’s design, construction, and asset management efforts
• Establish precise horizontal and vertical coordinates for permanent survey markers

 

Office: Construction/Technical (District 6)
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist engineers, technical, and professional staff in performing materials testing and verifications

Primary tasks:

• Assist with various testing activities, such as gradations, density, air, beam cylinder, and slump in the field to ensure the quality of materials
• Assist with checking measurements, dimensions, and tolerances of construction roadway features

 

Office: Project Management (District 6)
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester
Work type: Office (may include a hybrid/teleworking schedule)
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist engineers, technical, and professional staff with construction plan preparation and hydraulic work

Primary tasks:

• Assist in the preparation of construction plans according to MnDOT and CADD data standards to meet scheduled turn-in dates
• Provide hydraulic support, coordination, inspection, and documentation for permits and for grading and culvert projects

 

Office: Materials Lab (District 6)
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist engineers, technical, and professional staff in the areas of surveys, inspections, and materials testing

Primary tasks:

• Assist inspectors and senior staff with surveys, field inspection, materials, traffic, and hydraulics
• Assist with materials testing of aggregate, bituminous, and concrete

 

Office: Traffic (District 6)
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist engineers, technical, and professional staff with crash data and traffic counting activities

Primary tasks:

• Research crash data and develop a work zone crash report
• Conduct traffic counting services, assist in the setup and retrieval of counting equipment, and data extraction

 

Office: Water Resources (District 6)
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 2

Description: Assist engineers, technical, and professional staff with scoping projects and field inspection

Primary tasks:

• Assist with scoping drainage preservation projects for infrastructure repair and replacement needs
• Conduct field inspections of drainage infrastructure, including inspections of pipes, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, structural pollution control devices, and treatment features

 

St. Cloud

Office: Construction (District 3)
Location: 3725 12th Street N, St. Cloud
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist with inspection activities, documentation, materials testing, writing change orders, and contract enforcement procedures

Primary tasks:

• Assist with routine field-testing of construction materials.
• Help perform construction inspections under the direction of the chief inspector

 

Office: Traffic (District 3)
Location: 3725 12th Street N, St. Cloud
Work type: Office
Number of positions: 2

Description: Help Assistant District Traffic Engineers by collecting intersection control evaluation data, crash data, and lane closure manual updates

Primary tasks:

• Collect and analyze turning movement and crash data
• Assist the traffic engineers with sign requests

 

Wilmar

Office: Contract Administration/ADA Review (District 8)
Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Review and update District 8’s ADA inventory

Primary tasks:

• Review and update the current district ADA inventory, checking for compliance issues and recording the results in the ADA inventory database
• Accurately identify, record, and quantify any ADA deficiencies and noncompliance found

 

Office: Design/Hydraulics (District 8)
Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 2

Description: Provide hydraulic support for culvert projects in the district

Primary tasks:

• Perform hydraulic support, coordination, inspection, and documentation for permits and grading on culvert projects
• Record documentation via photo, data collector, hand notes, or other method

 

Office: Pre-Design/Environmental Review (District 8)
Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Perform preliminary design support, coordination, and documentation for pavement and bridge construction projects

Primary tasks:

• Help prepare environmental documents for pavement and bridge projects to make sure they follow state and federal laws
• Document design standards for projects, including design memos, complete streets documentation, and scoping reports

 

Office: Traffic (District 8)
Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar
Work type: Office and field
Number of positions: 1

Description: Assist with field collection and analysis for traffic-related items, including inventorying signs and no passing zones

Primary tasks:

• Conduct field reviews to inventory and prioritize sign replacements for upcoming sign changeover projects
• Conduct field reviews to document, analyze, and update no passing zones to meet current standards