Sustainability and Public Health Engineer - Engineer Principal

Working Title: Sustainability and Public Health Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Principal

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 97791

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/22/2026

• Closing Date : 11/12/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

• Division/Unit : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / SPH Integration Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $42.16 - $64.20 / hourly; $88,030 - $134,049 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : Sara Johnson

• Supervisor Name : Nissa Tupper

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

The Sustainability and Public Health Engineer leads engineering activities for the Office of Sustainability and Public Health (OSPH) by integrating sustainability and public health into MnDOT’s project development process. The position works with agency staff and technical experts to identify needs, conduct assessments and research, develop guidance and training, and support the implementation of state and federal requirements. It also leads the development of policies, standards, and engineering guidance in emerging areas that advance climate action, healthy and equitable communities, and resilient transportation systems in Minnesota.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading collaborative processes to incorporate sustainability and public health into MnDOT engineering standards, manuals, regulations, and technical guidance;

• Facilitating decision-making with technical partners to identify needs, set targets, document approaches, deliver training, and evaluate progress;

• Developing and reviewing engineering plans, proposals, design plates, and related tools to reflect current climate science, agency goals, statutes, and applicable engineering standards;

• Monitoring and interpreting sustainability and public health trends to identify engineering process improvements and inform agency decisions.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

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

AND

Three years of experience as an Engineer Senior or equivalent that demonstrates:

• Experience creating or reviewing transportation plans or project designs for sustainable transportation improvements.

• Experience leading the drafting or revising of transportation policies, procedures, or standards related to sustainable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in these emerging engineering areas: electric vehicle charging station siting, carbon reduction, or climate resilience.

• Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex decision-making processes, pilot projects, or evaluation of emerging engineering areas.

• Experience with MnDOT or similar transportation agency project development processes to incorporate innovative practices.

• Experience in preparing technical documents and reports.

• Experience interpreting and applying environmental requirements, federal regulations, and design criteria and standards to projects.

Additional Requirements

** Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, and/or Education/License Verification.

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 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.