Description

The purpose of this position is to support MnDOT's Asphalt Research Unit (ARU) in the Office of Materials & Road Research (OMRR). The position will involve supporting laboratory and field-testing efforts, analysis and interpretation of material and pavement evaluation data, reporting results and creating tools for automated processing and delivery of test results. The ARU provides project and network-level engineering support to the district offices and explores and provides innovative solutions to actual MnDOT and partners engineering needs. It covers topics to pavement material characterization, pavement design, evaluation and maintenance. Furthermore, the position will support the implementation and possible adoption of Traffic Speed Deflectometer (TSD) in planning of road repairs and evaluation of project and network-level pavement evaluation.

The position requires travel up to 25% of time to project sites within the state of Minnesota for data collection sessions, as the system is used to evaluate MnDOT-operated and managed roadways. These trips are mostly completed in a day, but occasionally they may take a couple of days and require staff to spend a night in a hotel. 

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
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework may be available
• And more!

How to Apply: 

Please Apply Online by 4/1/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “92787” 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 - COMTO
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

Applicants must be current students in a secondary, post-secondary, or graduate school.  Other qualifications include:

• Enrolled in an engineering, science, or mathematic/statistics program. 
• Experience with Microsoft computer programs, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn and apply statistical analysis tools to data sets. 
• Ability to learn the use of basic tools, machinery, and testing equipment.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License.
• Basic programing skills.