Working Title: Metro Maintenance Operations Engineering Services Supervisor
Job Class: Engineer Principal
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 92832
Location : Roseville
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/13/2026
Closing Date : 03/19/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC
Division/Unit : Metro / Engineering Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $41.43 - $63.10 / hourly; $86,505 - $131,752 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
Last Incumbent : Mike Kowski
Supervisor Name : Christian Hoberg
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 in Roseville and may have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule. 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.
This position exists to guide, direct and ensure the effective development and representation of Metro district maintenance needs, requirements and opportunities to internal and external functional groups, partners and stakeholders. This position is responsible for planning and direction of the Engineering Services section of Maintenance Operations.
Responsibilities include:
Develops, advises and coordinates with internal and external projects and project managers involved with infrastructure preventive maintenance.
Provides input and coordination to program delivery projects and internal maintenance projects in the Metro District, from initial planning to design to construction of mature field operations.
Participates, coordinates or leads aspects of research programs and projects that involve maintenance.
Directs and coordinates the development and operations of government and municipal agreements and turn-back projects with the Metro District.
*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
To qualify for Engineer Principal, applicants must meet all of the following:
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.)
AND
Three (3) years of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:
Experience with federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, and codes as they relate to contract procurement, maintenance and operations, agreements, and contract administration.
Knowledge of highway engineering, construction methods, quality of materials, construction, building construction, and maintenance practices.
Experience collecting, combining, organizing, and accurately describing available information in the form of reports.
In addition to the preceding minimum qualifications, you will be assessed on the following if interviewed:
Human Relations skills that demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public, businesses, elected officials and other governmental organizations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing sufficient to give direction, facilitate meetings, make public presentations, answer project specific and policy questions, and to write letters and other documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Project development experience including scoping, environmental review, scheduling, and development of plans and specifications.
Budget management experience, both projects and funding programs.
Supervisory skills sufficient to enforce and communicate MnDOT's policies, personnel rules, and collective bargaining agreements. This includes the ability to provide alternative or combined skills in developing, collaborating with, persuading, motivating and leading other people as well as managing conflict and staff.
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
SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
Reference Checks
Criminal History 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
