Engineering Specialist Senior - Windom

Working Title: Engineering Specialist Senior - Windom

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 97170

• Location : Windom

• Telework Eligible : This position is located in Windom and may have the flexibility to telework, 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.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/30/2026

• Closing Date : 10/13/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 7-MGEC

• Division/Unit : Windom Resident Office

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $36.10 - $53.18 / hourly; $75,376 - $111,039 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Last Incumbent : Robert Sneller

• Supervisor Name : Brett Paasch

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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 provides contract administration/direct engineering supervision on several and/or large highway and bridge construction projects to ensure compliance with contract provisions, regulations and MnDOT policies and to supervise Resident Office personnel and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of advanced para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge and skilled application of road and bridge construction and inspection across diverse and complex projects.

• Comprehensive understanding and experience with all phases of construction, including areas such as grading, bituminous and concrete paving, bridge construction, drainage, storm sewer systems, utility operations, material testing, construction site safety, traffic control, and advanced surveying methods and procedures.

• Valid Class D Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of applied engineering principles and practices of traffic engineering, soils engineering, and drainage engineering, to independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex construction problems before and during construction operations.

• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing complete project documentation, including partial and final estimates for all contract items, contract changes, and verification of contractor pay quantities.

• Thorough knowledge of MnDOT policies and procedures, and comprehensive understanding of state and federal OSHA rules and regulations.

• Experience positively managing relationships amongst contractors, utility companies, local governments, partner agencies, and stakeholders, while maintaining excellent independent judgement , fairness and ethics.

Physical Requirements

General Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use wrists, hands, and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Field Work

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both cold and hot) on a daily basis. The employee will frequently drive a motor vehicle in off-road conditions. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven/sloping ground. The employee may work in high volume traffic zones in day and night time conditions. The employee must frequently and continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting). The employee will operate machinery and testing equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures. The employee must occasionally move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. Periodically, the employee will push and/or pull carts, dollies and two wheel trucks. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility and feet from injury.

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

• 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.