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Special Provisions Writer - Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 6h ago

Working Title: Special Provisions Writer

Job Class: Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 88253

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited (two positions)

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/15/2025

Closing Date : 08/28/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

Division/Unit : Technical Support / Project Delivery

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: Engineer Sr- $37.82 - $55.65 / hourly; $78,968 - $116,197 / annually OR Engineer 2 Graduate - $29.92-$44.11/ hourly; $62,473 - $92,102 / annually;

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

Last Incumbent : Katherine Jaschke and NA

Supervisor Name : Zach Ferrall

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.

Filling two vacancies.

NOTE: This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes Engineer Senior and/or Engineer 2 Graduate. The final class is dependent on the successful applicant's qualifications.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, 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.

To assist the Provisions Engineer in the Special Provisions Unit; to prepare Special Provisions for State and Maintenance Transportation Construction proposal documents where the plans and standard specifications do not adequately set forth the intent of the contract; to review State and Maintenance Construction Plans to ensure conformance with MnDOT's engineering standards and policy; and to perform other additional duties as necessary for proper function of the Special Provisions Unit.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer Senior:

Employee must be licensed as a professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design or be able to obtain licensure through reciprocity;

AND experience in:

Preparing documents using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Pro;

Project final design practices and procedures, construction practices, methods and materials, and applicable field experience;

Experience utilizing standard specifications and materials specifications for construction of roadway and transportation projects;

Technical writing sufficient to write complex responses to other engineers or professionals;

Environmental commitments, permitting and documents used in developing provisions;

Basic mathematics and geometry

Engineer 2 Graduate:

All applicants must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited College or University and two years professional level civil engineering experience in the areas noted below; (a Master's degree may be substituted for one year of the professional experience) plus applicants must have full completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. And must obtain licensure within 6 years of hire date.

AND experience in:

Preparing documents using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Pro;

Project final design practices and procedures, construction practices, methods and materials, and applicable field experience;

Experience utilizing standard specifications and materials specifications for construction of roadway and transportation projects;

Technical writing sufficient to write complex responses to other engineers or professionals;

Environmental commitments, permitting and documents used in developing provisions;

Basic mathematics and geometry.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

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

Education/License Verification

Drug testing (if needed)

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.

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