Job Description
This position is responsible for leading and coordinating traffic engineering work in the district. Key responsibilities include: Responding to a wide range of questions and concerns from the public and other stakeholders about traffic safety, congestion, and access issues. Leading or supporting traffic studies and data collection related to access management, road signs, pavement markings, and safety. Providing guidance and oversight on signing issues within the district. Managing the Safety Management System to identify crash-prone areas, recommend improvements, and help plan safety projects. Working with the Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations to develop rail-related projects and managing highway/rail crossing safety projects. Minimum Qualifications for Engineer Senior: Licensure as a professional Civil 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.) Minimum Qualifications for Engineer Graduate 2: To qualify, Engineer 2 Graduate applicants must meet all of the following: A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or its equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC. A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Two years post-graduation civil engineering work OR A Masters degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or its equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam One (1) year of post-graduate civil engineering work. OR Received a passing score on the Minnesota Principals & Practices of Civil Engineering (PE) Exam. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of safety procedures, MnMUTCD and Traffic Engineering Manual, highway capacity theory and application, and Access Management Guidelines Knowledge of highway engineering theories Knowledge and application of MnDOT construction plan content and organization sufficient to direct the development of traffic plans for moderate to major scale projects. Additional Requirements REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS: 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 MnDOT 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. Apply online at mn.gov/careers to Job ID: 90033 through 11/25/25.