Graduate Bridge Engineer- Engineer Graduate

Position: Graduate Bridge Engineer- Engineer 2 Graduate
** Working Title** :  
** Graduate Bridge Engineer 2*
* ** Job Class:
Engineer 2 Graduate*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job :
** 95344

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* Location:

** Grand Rapids

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, up to 50%

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary:
** Unlimited

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** Who May Apply:
** Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted:
** 07/09/2026

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** Closing Date:
** 07/29/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
** Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit:
** Operations Services Division - Bridge Engineers

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** Work Shift/

Work Hours:

** Day Shift

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** Days of Work:
** Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes

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** Salary Range:**  $32.13 - $47.49 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,159 / annually

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** Classified Status:
** Classified

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** Bargaining Unit:
** 212- MN Government Engineer's Council/Engineers

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** FLSA Status:
** Exempt-Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/)  **:
** 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 posting will be used to fill (1) Engineer 2 Graduate position to work in the Operation Services Division in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

This position exists to provide professional civil engineering services for the Department of Natural Resources under the supervision and responsible charge of a licensed professional engineer. The position supports the inspection, design, rehabilitation, replacement, construction, and administration of bridges and related civil infrastructure statewide.

Primary work assignments include performing and assisting with bridge safety inspections; preparing feasibility studies, construction plans, specifications, estimates, and contract documents; performing bridge design and analysis; providing construction inspection and construction administration services; and assisting with the development and administration of consultant contracts. The position may also support civil engineering projects involving roads, trails, site improvements, drainage, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

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Perform, assist with, and coordinate bridge inspections statewide using the Department's bridge asset management database and applicable bridge inspection procedures. This work requires statewide travel, including occasional overnight stays.

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Prepare and develop feasibility studies, construction plans, specifications, estimates, and contract documents for bridge and related civil engineering projects so that projects meet applicable engineering standards, are suitable for bidding and award, and can be properly constructed. Develop and administer RFPs and consultant contracts for small to medium-sized engineering and construction-related contracts, including scope development, consultant selection support, technical review, coordination, and contract management.

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Provide engineering support, construction inspection, and construction administration services during construction so that projects are completed in accordance with contract documents, applicable standards, schedule requirements, and project objectives.

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Perform special engineering assignments for the DNR so that emergencies, unusual field conditions, and unique project needs receive appropriate technical review, documentation, and engineering support.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and is eligible for telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis and will also be in the field regularly performing bridge inspections and construction observations.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program AND two years of post-graduation civil engineering experience.

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+ Master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering field, from an accredited college/university AND one-year civil engineering experience.

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+ Engineer-in-Training/Fundamentals of Engineering certification or ability to obtain within the 12-month probationary period.

+ Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in model-based designing and plan production using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

+ Knowledge and experience with design and project management on civil engineering projects.

+ Working knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: bridge design, bridge inspection, bridge construction, or bridge hydraulics.

** Preferred…