Working Title: District Engineer, MnDOT District 1
Job Class: Engineer Principal Administrative-Transportation
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 93837
Location : Duluth or Virginia
Telework Eligible : Yes, his position is located in Duluth or Virginia, Minnesota and has the flexibility to telework part-time, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent is expected to spend up to half of their time working from the Duluth office and 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 : 04/25/2026
Closing Date : 05/26/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial
Division/Unit : District 1A - Duluth / District 1 Duluth
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $56.68 - $81.19 / hourly; $118,347 - $169,524 / 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.
We're seeking an experienced and forward-thinking engineering leader to guide MnDOT's District One operations across Northeastern Minnesota. In this role, you'll set strategic direction, drive transportation program delivery, and champion continuous improvement across an eight-county region. You'll align district goals with statewide plans, lead multimodal program development, and cultivate strong partnerships with legislators, local governments, and community stakeholders. You'll shape policy, support statewide initiatives, and ensure our workforce is strategically staffed to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services. This position also plays a key role in advancing innovative project delivery, including oversight of MnDOT's largest design-build project, helping position the agency for future success. If you're energized by complex systems, collaborative leadership, and the opportunity to influence transportation outcomes at both regional and statewide levels, this is a chance to make a lasting impact.
This position provides executive leadership, strategic direction, managerial expertise and organizational direction for all operations related to the District Management Team so that public policy is developed, priorities are established, and programs are implemented in an integrated manner throughout the counties of Northeastern Minnesota. Major focus areas include:
Transportation program delivery
Business and strategic planning
Department-wide collaboration
Organizational evaluation
Change management
In addition, this position provides ongoing support to managers and leadership to assure continuous improvements, innovation, streamlined programs and cost-effective state transportation policies and programs.
Travel throughout District 1 will be required to meet with staff, partners, customers, and the public. Travel across the state is periodically required, including monthly division meetings. Occasional national travel is also required for training, conferences, and meetings with congressional members. Total travel would be up to 25% of the position's time, 10% of travel includes overnight stays.
This position is located in Duluth or Virginia, Minnesota and has the flexibility to telework part-time, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent is expected to spend up to half of their time working from the Duluth office and 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, applicants must be currently registered as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geo-science 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
Possess three years of managerial experience overseeing a complex civil engineering team providing strategic direction, resource (budget and staff) management, and policy development.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter AND resume to the online application. If you do not submit the required information in your cover letter, your application will not be considered further.
Leadership and Management: Experience leading and managing program delivery and maintenance functions with trust, transparency, and accountability; and experience leading teams and organizational change.
Technical Expertise: Experience demonstrating a broad understanding of the technical areas affecting MnDOT's district and division engineering and maintenance activities, including an understanding of and support for project management.
Fiscal and Human Resources Management: Experience using resources effectively and implementing diverse service delivery models to achieve work objectives.
Policymaking and Strategic Direction/Initiatives: Experience developing and implementing innovative policies, practices and strategic direction and initiatives; and experience with the legislative process.
Relationship Building: Experience collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, including building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
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
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.
