Job Description

Please note, this position will be filled at the Engineer Senior level, if not filled at the Engineer Senior level, the position will be filled at the Engineer 2 Graduate level.

• This position exists to provide a high level of civil engineering expertise, leadership and support within the Plan Development Section to support consultant final design activities.
• Under limited supervision provide support for all advanced functions required to prepare moderate to major detailed highway construction/transportation plans to ensure compliance with MnDOT standards and policies.
• Provide direction to consultants for the development of detailed construction/transportation plans so that accuracy and timeliness is assured and proceed on schedule. Manage consultant design reviews. Manage final project submittals to preletting.

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
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer Senior:

• 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.)

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer 2 Graduate:

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or its equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC.
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Two years post-graduation civil engineering work.

Please Note:

A master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or its equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC substitutes for one year of post-graduate civil engineering work.

OR

• Received a passing score on the Minnesota Principals & Practices of Civil Engineering (PE) Exam.

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 6/23/2025:

1. Go to
2. Click “ Search open positions ”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “84683” 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: Social Media - LinkedIn Job Slot

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

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us

651-370-0971

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