Description

This position exists to guide, direct and ensure the effective development and representation of Metro district maintenance needs, requirements and opportunities to internal and external functional groups, partners and stakeholders. This position is responsible for planning and direction of the Engineering Services section of Maintenance Operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops, advises and coordinates with internal and external projects and project managers involved with infrastructure preventive maintenance.
• Provides input and coordination to program delivery projects and internal maintenance projects in the Metro District, from initial planning to design to construction of mature field operations.
• Participates, coordinates or leads aspects of research programs and projects that involve maintenance.
• Directs and coordinates the development and operations of government and municipal agreements and turn-back projects with the Metro District.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework is available
• And more!

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 6/29/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “92832” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Organization/Association - COMTO
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure as a professional Civil 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.)

AND

Three (3) years of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:

• Experience with federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, and codes as they relate to contract procurement, maintenance and operations, agreements, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of highway engineering, construction methods, quality of materials, construction, building construction, and maintenance practices.
• Experience collecting, combining, organizing, and accurately describing available information in the form of reports.

In addition to the preceding minimum qualifications, you will be assessed on the following if interviewed:

• Human Relations skills that demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public, businesses, elected officials and other governmental organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing sufficient to give direction, facilitate meetings, make public presentations, answer project specific and policy questions, and to write letters and other documentation.