Working Title: Engineering Specialist Senior
Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 98117
Location : Willmar
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/30/2026
Closing Date : 11/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-MGEC
Division/Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Planning
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $36.10 - $53.18 / hourly; $75,376 - $111,039 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
Last Incumbent : Irene Aguilar
Supervisor Name : Todd Broadwell
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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 to support and assist the Assistant District Engineer for State Aid in providing comprehensive direction, management, and engineering leadership in the operation of the District's State Aid and Federal Aid Programs for local transportation partners. This position also serves as the District's Partnership Agreements Coordinator and Project Manager for the District's Cooperative Agreements for local transportation partners
** 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
Three (3) years of advanced para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:
Knowledge of State Aid rules, regulations and principals of the State Aid Highway System and highway construction plan preparation sufficient to carry out the construction approval process.
Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of local, regional and state units of government as it relates to transportation.
Experience coordinating project development with multiple agencies including city, county and staff from MnDOT functional areas sufficient to balance workload to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of all phases of program delivery including scoping, preliminary design, final design, and construction.
Oral and written communication skills, experience in public speaking.
Preferred Qualifications
Project management experience working on city and county federal, state, state aid and turnback projects showing an understanding and proficiency with standards, rules and regulations.
Technical expertise in MnDOT design standards, specifications, policies and procedures to include:geometric design standards; letting practices; federal regulations and MnDOT specifications.
Knowledge and experience with the requirements and drafting of construction contracts, change orders, and work orders.
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 - A revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the last three (3) years will disqualify a candidate
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.
