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Engineer Principal - Cooperative Agreements Coordinator

State of Minnesota • Rochester, MN • 2h ago

Working Title: Engineer Princ

Job Class: Engineer Principal

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 95904

Location : Rochester

Telework Eligible : Yes, this position is located at the Headquarters in Rochester and has the flexibility to 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 : 07/29/2026

Closing Date : 08/19/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 6-MGEC

Division/Unit : District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Agreements

Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : For training and meetings as business needs require.

Salary Range: $42.16 - $64.20 / hourly; $88,030 - $134,049 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

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

Last Incumbent : Craig Lenz

Supervisor Name : Fausto Cabral Neto

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.

Under limited supervision, the purpose of this position is to provide leadership and guidance for the District's Cooperative Agreement Program which will include planning, management and development for Cooperative Agreement projects. Responsibilities include:

Building and fostering relationships, ensuring collaboration and trusting experiences within MnDOT with local agencies of government.

Consistency and transparency in the selection, design, processing, and construction of projects in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local requirements.

Provide project management direction from inception to completion of projects; to be the primary project contact for other public agencies and the general public, ensuring proper program execution and compliance with MnDOT, state and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.

This position leads development of layouts within District 6 and serves as a technical expert for program delivery final design activities, independent quality assurance reviews for all District 6 projects, and development of post construction lessons learned district reports.

This position is also a member of statewide and district technical committees providing final design expertise for projects, policies, and process improvements.

Please note: This position is located at the Headquarters in Rochester and has the flexibility to 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 for Engineer Principal, 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.)

Three (3) years of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level (or equivalent) in all phases of program delivery including scoping, pre-design and final design.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising or serving as a lead worker, including providing oversight and work direction and evaluating staff.

Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, techniques and methods.

Advanced knowledge and application of MnDOT requirements for plan content, organization, and Quality Management Process.

Communication skills sufficient to be used for conflict management, negotiating and consensus building.

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.

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