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**Working Title: Public Health Engineer**
**Job Class: Engineer Senior**
**Agency: Health Department**
+ **Job ID** : 89213
+ **Location** : Various
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes / Hybrid
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/10/25.
+ **Date Posted** : 10/04/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/17/2025
+ **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
+ **Division/Unit** : Health Regulation / Engineering Services
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 50% of the time
+ **Salary Range:** $37.82 - $5.65 / hourly; 78,968 - 116,197 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 212 - Minnesota Government Engineering Council (MGEC)
+ **Last Incumbent:** New Position
+ **Supervisor Name** : Benjamin Zwart
+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : 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 Engineering team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your expertise will contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of Minnesotans!
The purpose of the position is to provide engineering/architectural review, approval, and inspection of construction plans and specifications as they relate to physical plant requirements for state licensure and (federal certification) of Hospitals (Hospitals), Nursing Homes (Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities), Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Dementia, Boarding Care Homes (Nursing Facilities), Freestanding Outpatient Surgical Centers(Ambulatory Surgery Centers), Supervised Living Facilities (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities), Residential Hospices (Hospices),and certified End Stage Renal Disease providers. In so doing, this position assures compliance with state statutes and rules and federal regulations and standards for physical plant, all for the purpose of licensure and certification. Federal certification is required for participation in Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicare and Medicaid).
Working as a Public Health Engineer you will:
+ Review drawings and specifications for proposed construction or modifications in accordance with Department policy so that standards and rules for Federal certification and State licensure will be met, and the review and approval process can meet the clients' construction timetables.
+ Conduct on-site inspections of new construction, modification or conversion projects for physical plant compliance with laws, standards and rules, so that facilities can be cleared for certification and licensure.
+ Provide technical assistance and advice to health care facility administrators and staff, design architects and engineers, personnel from other state agencies and local officials.
+ Provide the necessary communication with clients regarding proposed projects, and to coordinate the plan review/inspection functions with related Division staff so that designated responsibilities are carried out in accordance with established policies.
+ Develop, present and/or participate in educational/training activities for personnel of health care facilities, State Fire Marshal Division staff and Health Regulation Division Staff regarding state licensure and/or federal certification requirements.
**The position serves in facilities located throughout the state of Minnesota with 50% of work time spent onsite at designated facilities. When not onsite, remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office.**
**Position 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, Rochester, Marshall, Bemidji, Fergus Falls.**
**Minimum Qualifications**
_To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._
Two (2) years of engineering or architectural experience
**AND**
Licensure with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land surveying, Landscaper architecture, Geoscience and Interior design (AELSLAGID) under the provisions of M.S .
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Earned master's or bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited school.
+ Knowledge of the MN State Building Code as it relates to the different types of facilities we regulate.
+ Knowledge of the Life Safety Code and FGI Guidelines.
+ Experience or knowledge with Minnesota Department of Health's current survey process.
+ Experience conducting quality improvement activities.
**Physical Requirements**
+ Ability to be mobile on rough and unfinished topography to access all areas of construction.
+ Ability to climb a ladder and a stairwell to access mechanical and electrical equipment.
+ Ability to bend over and work in the prone position to inspect various components of the architectural, mechanical, and electrical system of the building.
**Additional Requirements**
+ This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
+ This employment does not require a 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 or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.