Description

This position will plan, coordinate, develop, and lead activities within the west area of the Metropolitan District, focused on Hennepin County. This position is the primary contact in concert with the West Area Manager for other public agencies, special interest groups and the public regarding project activities. The position serves a critical role in maintaining effective long-term relationships with local units of government. Duties vary based on project complexity and whether project is MnDOT or locally led. This position also serves as a critical internal function to identify and resolve local issues and concerns with various MnDOT functional groups. In many instances the position is tasked with balancing these external and internal considerations in a manner that advances and respects department and local priorities. A summary of principal responsibilities is as follows:

• Provide inception to completion project management for Metro District and locally led projects in Hennepin County, including providing technical direction, defining scope, refining alternatives, developing plans and schedules, directing the project team, and coordination of contracting consultants.
• Lead, facilities, and negotiate agreements with various units of government.
• Provide lead direction in project planning efforts to address various infrastructure needs.
• Plan and conduct a variety of public engagement activities. 

 WHY WORK FOR US

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
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Some teleworking may be available

 APPLY ONLINE BY 10/12/2026:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “96976” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”  
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other – COMTO. 

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Requirements

This position is being posted at two classification levels: Engineer Principal and Engineer Senior. 

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer Principal: 

•  Three (3) years of post-registration engineering experience (Engineer Senior level or equivalent) that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Pre-design, Final Design, Planning, Traffic, State Aid and Construction. 

Minimum Qualifications for BOTH Engineer Principal and Engineer Senior: 

• Licensure as a professional civil engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through Comity.
• Experience in project management sufficient to prioritize and schedule multiple projects to meet letting schedules and to manage budgets and staff.
• Knowledge of MnDOT standards and federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and codes as they relate to transportation system planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation.