Working Title: Assistant District Engineer, Construction
Job Class: Engineer Senior Administrative
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 93743
Location : Mankato
Telework Eligible : Yes, this position is located in Mankato, MN and has 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 : 04/22/2026
Closing Date : 05/12/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial
Division/Unit : District 7 - Mankato / ADE - Project Delivery
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $52.74 - $75.66 / hourly; $110,121 - $157,978 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
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.
**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.
This position will manage and provide engineering leadership for the operations of District 7, including contract administration, land management (surveys and right of way), and bridge. As a member of the District Management Team, manage and integrate the District's resources.
This position leads diverse groups, stakeholders, and teams through plan development and implementation in alignment with the MnDOT strategic direction of Safety, Mobility, Innovation, Leadership and Transparency.
The position has full managerial authority and accountability for human and fiscal resources and other resources needed to deliver these aspects of the program delivery area in a manner that addresses customer needs.
As a member of the Construction Management Group (CMG), provide leadership, management, and direction to State and District Program Delivery Sections so that programs can be accomplished and constituent needs met.
*Please note: This position is located in Mankato, MN and has 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.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, Engineer Senior Administrative applicants must meet all the following:
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.)
Five (5) years of professional post-registration engineering experience of which at least three (3) years must be at the Engineer Principal level or higher (e.g., qualifying Engineer Principal experience includes management of high level, complex projects, or programs, including supervision of other engineers.)
If you meet these requirements, you must also provide a written summary of your knowledge and experience in the following areas:
Leadership: considerable leadership skills and experience to successfully lead and manage agency initiatives, develop, and implement innovative solutions to complex issues, lead and motivate others who do not report directly in developing and completing projects/programs.
Fiscal: strong fiscal management experience with large, complex budgets including allocating resources.
Technical: extensive knowledge of engineering principles in an engineering organization, Minnesota's construction industry, current transportation industry technology, and MnDOT's organization, policies, and programs.
Communications/Human Relations: excellent oral and written skills to successfully interact with and create strong relations with management, external stakeholders, and MnDOT staff and a high level of negotiation and conflict management skills.
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
This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
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.
