Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Job Class: Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 97575

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/08/2026

• Closing Date : 10/21/2026

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

• Division/Unit : Metro / Metro State Aid

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day / 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• 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 : Ben Nixa

• Supervisor Name : Kenneth Slama

• 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.

NOTE: This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time: Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. Only one position will be filled; the final class and starting salary of this position is dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

This position is responsible for assisting in the administration of the Metro District Municipal Agreement Program with an emphasis on complex local Federal Aid projects with State Trunk Highway funding. This includes project layouts, environmental documents and construction plans to ensure conformance with State and Federal Aid rules and policies. This position will also assist with the preparation and execution of cooperative construction agreements with local agencies of trunk highway related construction and cost sharing with the State.

This position is located at district headquarters in Roseville and has the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. If working a hybrid schedule, 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 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

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer Senior:

• 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, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)

Experience must include the following:

• Experience that demonstrates an ability to coordinate with project partners such as local units of government, the public, contractors or other functional groups with in MnDOT.

• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.

• Knowledge and understanding of Plan development, Contract Administration or Project Management.

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer 2 Graduate:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.

• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

• Two (2) years post-graduation civil engineering work

OR

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or it’s equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC AND

• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

• One (1) year of post-graduate civil engineering work.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver’s 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.