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Blowing Snow Control Designer - Engineering Specialist

State of Minnesota • Albert Lea, MN • 5d ago

Working Title: Blowing Snow Control Designer

Job Class: Engineering Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 89183

Location : Various - Bemidji, Crookston, or Detroit Lakes

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/26/2025

Closing Date : 10/17/2025

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

Division/Unit : Operations Division / Operations Division Admin

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

Salary Range: $31.11 - $45.98 / hourly; $64,957 - $96,006 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

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

Last Incumbent : Derek Olds

Supervisor Name : Daniel Gullickson

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 helps manage projects that support MnDOT's Blowing Snow Control Shared Services Program. The position works on complex tasks related to right of way, computer-aided design (CAD), and visual planning. Position responsibilities include:

Confirm if blowing snow is a problem in certain areas by working with Snow Fence Coordinators

Collect and analyze Minnesota winter weather data

Visit sites, review aerial photos, and measure open areas to estimate how much snow might blow onto roads

Use elevation data and wind patterns to figure out where snow drifts are likely to form

Use tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, ArcMap (GIS), and GPS to complete plan package assembly for blowing snow control plans, specifications, and cost estimates

Work with public and private landowners to find practical solutions for snow control

Create reports, maps, and plans to help reduce blowing snow on roads

Help inspect construction work and use the Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) to track snow control measure installations.

Weekly travel within the northwest region of Minnesota is required, typically once a week. Approximately 20% of time will be spent in the field performing site reviews, providing construction inspection technical assistance, landowner engagement, and snow fence TAMS inspections.

** 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 para-engineering experience (Transportation Specialist or equivalent) demonstrating:

Experience developing construction plans, maps, profiles, sections, elevations, photogrammetry, surveys and/or legal descriptions.

Experience using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD sufficient to import points and surfaces, create alignments and profiles, create sheets (plan, profile, cross sections), and create 3D corridors.

Experience applying road design standards and construction practices.

Experience communicating and engaging with others while maintaining tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.

Valid class D driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Bluebeam including editing/manipulation, commenting/markups, session creation, etc.

Experience using Bentley ProjectWise file management software.

Experience using P6 scheduling software.)

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 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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