Working Title: Design Supervisor- Engineering Specialist Senior
Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
*This was previously announced internally only and is now being re-posted open competitively for all qualified job seekers. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.
Job ID : 94301
Location : Detroit Lakes
Telework Eligible : Yes, this position is located at the Detroit Lakes Headquarters and has the flexibility to telework up to 2 days per week or work in the office every day. 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 : 05/27/2026
Closing Date : 06/15/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-MGEC
Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D-4 Design
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
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 : Rose Perry
Supervisor Name : Amanda Ellingson
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.
This Design Supervisor position exists to provide civil engineering leadership, technical guidance and apply engineering skills to ensure all the delivery of programmed design projects. Responsible for overall design quality by maintaining appropriate QA/QC for the design process, assure technical competency of staff, project assignments and establish a high level of technical competence across the staff. Provide technical direction and guidance to assist District 4 Project Managers and Engineers in the Design portion of the projects. Review detailed construction plans to ensure proper program execution and compliance with MnDOT, state and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.
Please note : This position is located at the Detroit Lakes Headquarters and has the flexibility to telework up to 2 days per week or work in the office every day. 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, Engineering Specialist Senior applicants must meet all the following:
Three (3) years of advanced para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:
Technical expertise in design processes and procedures which include geometric design standards, policies and concepts; MnDOT specifications and sample plan; scoping documents; environmental documentation; geometric layouts; and construction plan content and organization;
Demonstrated knowledge in working with 3-D Design processes and procedures which include Corridor Modeling for construction plan preparation;
Demonstrated knowledge with MicroStation, Geopak, Corridor Modeling and/or other design/project management software sufficient to problem solve, guide and train MnDOT users in plan preparation; and
Demonstrated knowledge of MnDOT Policies, Procedures, Highway Project Development Process (HPDP), State and Federal laws and statutory and regulatory requirements.
Leadership skills sufficient to supervise and direct personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with OpenRoads Designer, Corridor Modeling and other design/project management software.
MnDOT Utility Accommodation and Cooperative Agreement Policies.
Knowledge and application of MnDOT requirements for plan content, organization, and Quality Management Process.
Additional Requirements
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.
