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Engineering Specialist Senior - ADA Construction Specialist

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 4h ago

Working Title: ADA Construction Specialist

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 92485

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 : 03/03/2026

Closing Date : 03/23/2026

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

Division/Unit : Operations Division / Operations Division Admin

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, with occasional overnight stays

Salary Range: $35.48 - $52.27 / hourly; $74,082 - $109,139 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

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

Last Incumbent : Harvey Unruh

Supervisor Name : Todd Grugel

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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.

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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul, Minnesota 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. The incumbent will be required to occasionally attend in-person meetings and events as needed.

The purpose of this position is to ensure that allAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) activities associated with the delivery and construction of MnDOT's Trunk Highway Program comply with the Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and MnDOT standards. Additionally, this position will support the implementation of MnDOT's Accessibility Program across the department and provide statewide assistance to districts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of para-professional engineering experience (e.g., Engineering Specialist) demonstrates the following:

Experience implementing Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines and standards.

Experience in the construction and contract administration of accessible pedestrian roadway facilities including curb ramps, sidewalks, and accessible pedestrian signals.

Experience with roadway construction and contract administration practices and procedures sufficient to interpret, understand and apply engineering plans, specifications and special provisions.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Valid Class D Driver's License.

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 and hear. The employee is also required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Technical - Field: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work outside exposed to weather elements (both cold and hot). The employee will frequently drive a motor vehicle. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven or sloping ground. The employee may work in high-volume traffic zones in day and night-time conditions. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury as needed.

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, Driver's License Check; and 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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