Engineer Senior - Aeronautics Central Region Engineer

Working Title: Aeronautics Central Region Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 97493

• 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 : 10/06/2026

• Closing Date : 10/12/2026

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

• Division/Unit : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Aero Development

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $39.06 - $57.47 / hourly; $81,557 - $119,997 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Last Incumbent : Jason Radde

• Supervisor Name : Arika Johnson

• 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, Minnesota 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.

As a Regional Engineer in MnDOT’s Office of Aeronautics, you will provide direction and leadership in planning, programming, and administering state and federal grant-in-aid programs for approximately 45 public airports to ensure a safe and viable air transportation system is developed, maintained, and promoted. You will work closely with two other regional teams and provide programmatic oversight and policy guidance for statewide initiatives such as environmental reviews, coordination, and compliance. This position will occasionally travel in a small aircraft to meet with customer groups. This position requires travel within Minnesota approximately 20% of the time.

Some responsibilities include:

• Determining eligibility of airport projects for federal or state funding and ensuring project justifications are complete and environmental requirements are met.

• Reviewing reimbursement requests and project documents for airport projects for compliance with applicable standards and requirements.

• Providing technical advice to cities, counties, and airport authorities to support comprehensive airport development.

• Meeting with airport owners and consultants in the assigned region to collect and maintain a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the State Airport System.

• Reviewing and providing comments on Airport Master Plans (MP), associated Airport Layout Plans (ALP), construction safety plans, construction project designs, and other engineering documents to ensure final plans meet expectations, timelines, and standards.

• Providing content expertise, materials, and guest speaker services for educational outreach at events such as AirTAP workshops, the Annual Airports Conference, EAA AirVenture, FAA workshops, and others.

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).

• Experience in applying engineering principles, practices, techniques and methods.

• Experience managing transportation projects.

• Experience in contract administration, including managing grant agreements and ensuring compliance with funding policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of the aviation industry, including airport operations, and the roles and responsibilities of partners and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of airport project planning, programming, design, funding, and delivery processes.

• Experience applying environmental laws, regulations, and policies as they relate to transportation infrastructure development.

Additional Requirements

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

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

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

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.