Hydraulics Support Engineer

As a Hydraulics Support Engineer, you will provide statewide technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulic design, hydraulic asset management, infrastructure data support, and related technologies, including Open Roads Designer (ORD) drainage tools. Additional responsibilities include providing hydraulic technical assistance and CADD design support to district hydraulic designers; preparing technical analysis and guidance related to drainage assets and database management; supporting the development, improvement, and sharing of hydraulic knowledge across the department; and coordinating with State Aid Bridge and State Aid Operations on hydraulic related activities and standards.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time, Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. The final class and starting salary are dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework available
• And more!

Engineer Senior Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure as a professional engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID).
• Experience in hydraulics and hydrology.
• Experience in analyzing and preparing engineering data.
• Experience providing technical guidance and support to others.
• Experience using CADD for hydraulic design.

Engineer 2 Graduate Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university AND two years of post-graduation civil engineering work
• OR
• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent AND one year of post-graduation civil engineering work.

AND

• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Experience in hydraulics and hydrology.
• Experience analyzing and preparing engineering data.
• Experience providing technical information to others.
• Experience using CADD.

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 10/07/2026:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “ Search open positions ”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “94817” in the Keywords search box and click “ >> ”
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “ Apply for Job ”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn Job Slot

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

[email protected]