Careers

Golden Valley, MN

Construction Survey – Metro District

Location: 2055 Lilac Drive N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Work type: Field

Description:

Serve as a member of a field survey crew performing location and construction surveys.

Primary tasks:

• Make horizontal and vertical measurements using appropriate methods and procedures.
• Locate and establish the coordinate position and elevation of natural and artificial features above, below, and upon the earth's surface.
• Set survey stakes such as Key Stakes, Blue Tops, Paving Hubs, Slope Stakes, and Drainage Stakes.

Maplewood, MN

Materials and Road Research – Metro District

Location: 1400 Gervais Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109
Work type: Office and field

Description:

This position supports the MnDOT pavement research facility's (MnROAD) database modernization project.

Primary tasks:

• Check-flag analysis to review how new flags are performing and flag where needed.
• Build documentation on data dictionaries, table relationship diagrams, and migration mapping documents from Oracle to Azure SQL.

Oakdale, MN

Bridge Office Data, Inventory Management – Central Office

Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Work type: Office and field

Description:

Assist field inspectors by performing various testing activities, data collection, and analysis. 

Primary tasks:

• Learn how to write data manipulation scripts while working with bridge databases, data visualization software, and other data mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools.

Construction Survey – Metro District

Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Work type: Office and field

Description:

Serve as a member of a field survey crew performing location and/or construction surveys.

Primary tasks:

• Make horizontal and vertical measurements using appropriate methods and procedures.
• Locate and establish the coordinate position and elevation of natural and artificial features above, below, and upon the earth's surface.
• Set survey stakes such as Key Stakes, Blue Tops, Paving Hubs, Slope Stakes, and Drainage Stakes.

Roseville, MN

Maintenance and Freeway Operations – Metro District

Location: 1500 W. County Road, Roseville, MN 55113
Work type: Office and field

Description:

Support MnDOT's Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) and traffic management systems by monitoring traffic operations from the control room, conducting field observations, and collecting data to analyze.

Primary tasks:

• Gather and analyze traffic data regarding RTMC device operations and traffic patterns.  
• Perform data analysis tasks resulting in quality, professional, and accurate studies.

Metro Projects – Metro District

Location: 1500 W. County Road, Roseville, MN 55113
Work type: Office and field

Description:

Assist in managing major transportation projects in the Twin Cities metro area.

Primary tasks:

• Assist with tasks including tracking the scope, schedule, and budget of the project, providing updates as needed.
• Assist with the review of technical memos to help coordinate reviews with internal functional groups.

Traffic Speed Zone – Metro District

Location: 1500 W. County Road, Roseville, MN 55113
Work type: Field

Description:

Support the Traffic Engineering Program Support unit through research, collection, and analysis of data and the development of reports.

Primary tasks:

• Investigate, analyze, and evaluate crash data for a variety of customers including state and federal agencies, county and city personnel, consultants, the media, and the public.
• Assist traffic support staff by compiling and accurately reporting data for traffic studies.

Water Resources – Metro District

Location: 1500 W. County Road, Roseville, MN 55113
Work type: Field

Description:

Assist in performing hydraulic infrastructure inventory and inspection.

Primary tasks:

• Collect inspection data on Twin Cities metro area stormwater features using GPS and GIS tools.

St. Paul, MN

Geodetic Survey – Central Office

Location: 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN
Work type: Field with 100% travel

Description:

Conduct GlobalNavigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations, digital leveling, and field reconnaissance; set and maintain survey marks; and support control networks used for mapping, construction, and location surveys.

Primary tasks:

• Perform GPS observations with GPS receivers in the field statewide.
• Use descriptions, maps, and navigational device coordinates to locate control marks.

St. Paul/Fort Snelling, MN

Environmental Stewardship – Central Office

Location: 6000 Minnehaha Ave, Fort Snelling, MN
Work type: Office, field, and telework

Description:

Assist the Office of Environmental Stewardship Modeling by updating existing databases, researching materials, and assisting with environmental documentation.

Primary tasks:

• Assist in water, air, and soil quality monitoring and sampling at locations throughout the state to evaluate and apply the data collected.
• Service, calibrate, maintain, and repair air and water quality monitoring and sampling equipment.

Baxter, MN

Construction - District 3

Location: 7694 Industrial Park Road, Baxter, MN 56425
Work type: Field

Description:

Assist with inspection activities, basic documentation, frequent materials testing, writing change orders, and occasional application of contract enforcement procedures.

Primary tasks:

• Perform routine field testing of construction materials.
• Assist the chief inspector with construction inspections.

Hydraulics - District 3

Location: 7694 Industrial Park Road, Baxter, MN 56425
Work type: Field

Description:

Assist with collection, management, and maintenance of hydraulic data.

Primary tasks:

• Recommend appropriate actions for hydraulics, erosion control, and drainage issues on design and construction projects
• Assist with hydraulic inspections and lead data collection and logging of the district's hydraulic infrastructure into the Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) GIS database.

Surveys - District 3

Location: 7694 Industrial Park Road, Baxter, MN 56425
Work type: Field

Description:

Serve as a member of a field survey crew performing location and/or construction surveys.

Primary tasks:

• Make horizontal and vertical measurements using appropriate methods and procedures.
• Locate and establish the coordinate position and elevation of natural and artificial features above, below, and upon the earth's surface.
• Set survey stakes such as Key Stakes, Blue Tops, Paving Hubs, Slope Stakes, and Drainage Stakes.

Hutchinson, MN

Construction Contract Administration - District 8

Location: 1400 Adams Street SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Work type: Field

Description:

Assist with inspection, testing, and documentation during the construction phase for highway construction projects.

Primary tasks:

• Inspect contractor’s work and methods to verify plans, specifications, and special provisions are met.
• Conduct and ensure field tests of construction materials are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification.

Marshall, MN

Construction Contract Administration - District 8

Location: 1800 East College Drive, Marshall, MN 56258
Work type: Field

Description:

Assist with inspection, testing, and documentation during the construction phase for highway construction projects.

Primary tasks:

• Inspect contractor’s work and methods to verify plans, specifications, and special provisions are met.
• Conduct and ensure field tests of construction materials are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification.

Morris, MN

Construction - District 4

Location: 51 Minnesota Dive, Morris, MN 56267
Work type: Field

Description:

Assist in inspection, testing, and documentation for the construction phase of highway construction projects.

Primary tasks:

• Inspect contractor’s work and methods to verify plans, specifications, and special provisions are met.
• Document and summarize data necessary to pay contractors promptly, ensuring integrity and compliance with government regulations.

Design - District 4

Location: 51 Minnesota Drive, Morris, MN 56267
Work type: Field

Description:

Help prepare final design plans and assist with daily tasks following MnDOT design standards.

Primary tasks:

• Assist in developing design plans, including the title sheet, general layout, utility tabulations, typical sections, alignment plans and profiles, superelevations, contour sheets, match lines, and cross sections.
• Assist with computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) functions and calculations to perform plan design and drafting.

St Cloud, MN

Bridge Maintenance and Inspection - District 3

Location: 3725 12th St. N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Work type: Field

Description:

Assist with regular inspection of bridges, including visual assessments, measurements, and evaluations of structural components.

Primary tasks:

• Analyze inspection data to identify potential issues, deterioration, or areas of concern that may require attention.
• Help with routine bridge maintenance tasks (cleaning, painting, minor repairs, vegetation removal, etc.) to prevent corrosion and maintain the bridge's appearance

Construction - District 3

Location: 3725 12th St. N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Work type: Field

Description:

Assist with field inspection and materials testing to verify completed projects, and materials follow MnDOT plans, specifications and standards.

Primary tasks:

• Obtain and transport samples and construction materials.
• Measure, compute, and collect tickets that document contract pay items.

Traffic - District 3

Location: 3725 12th St. N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Work type: Office

Description:

Assist with engineering tasks such as evaluating intersection control, collecting crash data, and updating lane closure manuals.

Primary tasks:

• Collect and analyze turning movement and crash data.
• Assist with various sign requests.

Willmar, MN

Construction - District 8

Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN 56201
Work type: Office and field

Description

Perform contract administration job activities.

Primary tasks:

• Provide inspection, testing, and documentation during the construction phase for highway construction projects.
• Conduct and ensure field tests of construction materials are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specifications.

Surveys - District 8

Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN 56201
Work type: Office and field

Description

Support District 8 Surveys and Right of Way sections. 

Primary tasks:

• Create and maintain files and records to keep information current and easy to find regarding right-of-way acquisition activities.
• Prepare requests for aerial photography and mapping, and track the progress of photo mapping projects.

Traffic - District 8

Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN 56201
Work type: Office and field

Description

Perform skilled road maintenance and snow and ice control activities to keep roadways and roadsides safe, clear, and in good repair according to MnDOT standards.

Primary tasks:

• Conduct traffic counts and vehicle classification on state and local roadways to meet MnDOT and federal data reporting requirements.
• Assist in locating underground utilities and refreshing existing utility marks within required timelines.