Working Title: District Engineer
Job Class: Engineer Graduate 1, 2 OR Engineer Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 91946
Location : Various*
Telework Eligible : Yes, partial
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers - bidders will be considered until 2/16/2026
Date Posted : 02/10/2026
Closing Date : 02/24/2026
Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Environmental Health (EH) - Community Water Supply Unit (CWSU)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift, 8:00-4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 50% of the time
Salary Range:
Engineer Graduate 1: $28.10 - $41.43 / hourly; $58,673 - $86,506 / annually
Engineer Graduate 2: $31.58 - $46.67 / hourly; $65,939 - $97,446 / annually
Engineer Senior: $37.82 -$55.65 / hourly; $78,968 - $116,594 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
Last Incumbent : Peyton Carroll
Supervisor Name : Amy Lynch
FLSA Status : Non-exempt and Exempt
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.
Join the mission-driven team in Environmental Health and help protect public health in the use and consumption of water. As a District Engineer you will assist in the performance of program responsibilities in the Section of Drinking Water Protection as they relate to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) loan program. These program responsibilities assure the adequate operations and treatment of public water supplies to promote and protect the health of consumers served by such supplies.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conduct sanitary surveys of public water systems to assess compliance with state and federal drinking water standards.
Provide technical assistance to water system operators, engineers, and local officials on system design, operation, and maintenance.
Collect and investigate water samples to identify and address contamination or water quality issues.
Review engineering plans and DWRF projects to ensure compliance with regulations and sound engineering practices.
Support emergency response efforts for natural disasters, contamination events, and infrastructure failures.
This vacancy is being announced at multiple different job classification levels: Engineer Graduate 1 or 2 and Engineer Senior and used to fill up to (3) vacant positions. The final job classification of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications. The work location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out one of the following MDH district office locations: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Mankato, Marshall, Bemidji or Fergus Falls.
This position may be eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
Minimum Qualifications
Engineer Graduate 1:
Bachelor's degree or a degree in progress in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field.
Engineer Graduate 2:
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field.
AND
Two years professional level engineering experience.
Engineer Senior:
Two years professional level engineering experience.
AND
Licensed as a professional civil engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)
One year para-professional engineering experience may be substituted for six months of professional experience. A Master's degree in Civil, Environmental/Sanitary, Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field may be substituted for 18 months of professional experience
Additional minimum qualifications to be assesses during the interview process:
Ability to communicate technical engineering information, orally and written, interpret engineering data and information.
Experience communicating technical engineering information, orally and written, interpreting engineering data and information.
Public water system engineering knowledge including operation, construction and design and rules, requirements, and application of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Preferred Qualifications
For Engineer Graduate 1 or 2, Engineer in Training certification from National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
Professional Engineer Licensure in Minnesota.
Experience applying engineering principles in drinking water system design, operation, or compliance.
Knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Minnesota Rules, and other relevant public health regulations.
Proficiency with tools such as GIS, GPS, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with water system data platforms (e.g., MNDWIS) is a plus.
Experience collaborating with local government agencies, engineers, or public water suppliers.
Physical Requirements
Perform field inspections, including walking over uneven terrain and carrying equipment.
Access elevated areas or confined spaces without entry.
Work outdoors in various weather conditions and travel statewide as needed.
Use visual, auditory, and manual skills to review plans, operate equipment, and communicate effectively.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
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.
