**Working Title: Physical Testing Engineer** **Job Class: Engineer Principal** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 84242 + **Location** : Maplewood + **Telework Eligible** : Yes - hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/19/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/04/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC + **Division/Unit** : Materials / Materials & Road Research + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $40.82 - $62.17 / hourly; $85,232 - $129,810 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers + **Last Incumbent** : Jemal Jeju + **Supervisor Name** : Ronald Mulvaney + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional + 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. ** 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. This position is located at the Material Lab in Maplewood and has the potential to work a hybrid schedule, must be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week, but could increase to 5 days a week as needed. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. **As the Physical Testing Engineer you will provide technical leadership and direction for materials testing and precast/prestressed concrete plant inspection for the Department.** **In addition, the position directs the activity of the Precast Testing Unit of the Office of Materials & Road Research.** **Minimum Qualifications** Licensure as a professional civil engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). If obtaining licensure through comity (reciprocity), a practice pending letter from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment. **AND** Three years of experience as an Engineer Senior or equivalent that demonstrates: + Experience in materials testing engineering. + Experience with Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) design and fabrication requirements. + Experience with Precast Inspection and Construction. + Knowledge of AASHTOWare Materials Testing Software. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with AASHTO Resource Accreditation program + Knowledge of American Pipe Association (ACPA) + Knowledge of Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) + Knowledge of Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) **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, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical. 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.