Hydraulics Design Engineer

As a Hydraulics Design Engineer, you will design bridge waterways, culverts, deck drain systems, retention/detention basins and channels for trunk highways. This position provides technical expertise and assistance to MnDOT District Offices, municipalities and county engineers as requested; conducts bridge scour evaluation on new and existing bridges and design countermeasures. In addition, the position updates drainage standards and supports hydraulic automation and asset management and will be involved in hydraulic climate resiliency efforts at MnDOT.

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 is available

And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure as a professional engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity. (If obtaining licensure through reciprocity, a practice pending letter from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR before starting employment.) AND

Experience in hydraulics and hydrology, including 2D modeling of streams and rivers.

Experience analyzing and preparing engineering data.

Experience providing technical guidance and support to others.

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 9/8/2026 :

Go to 
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “96389” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Organization/Association – AASHTO

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

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

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