Assistant District Engineer (Operations)

WTS International; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent position within WTS International as an Assistant District Engineer in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, offers full managerial authority over maintenance programs and resources. Candidates will leverage their engineering expertise to lead diverse operations while enjoying local recreational activities and a supportive community.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-registration engineering experience, with 3 years at Engineer Principal level.
• Experience managing large, complex budgets.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and MnDOT policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage district maintenance programs for snow removal, drainage, and traffic safety.
• Lead engineering efforts in maintenance operations as part of the District Management Team.
• Provide engineering leadership in fleet management and purchasing.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Conflict Management

Communication

Education

Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer

Job description

Our Assistant District Engineer (Operations) position has full managerial authority and accountability for human, fiscal, and other resources needed to deliver maintenance programs district-wide, addressing customer needs. The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing management and direction for the district as a member of the District Management Team (DMT).
• Leading and managing state and district maintenance programs as part of the Operations Management Group (OMG), Maintenance Business Management Team (MBMT), and Operations Advisory Committee (OAC).
• Managing and providing engineering leadership to Maintenance Operations in areas such as:

1. Snow and Ice Removal operations
2. Pavement Repair
3. Drainage Maintenance
4. Traffic Safety Services
5. Landscape/Roadside Maintenance
6. Fleet Management and Purchasing
7. Roadway Regulations

Detroit Lakes offers year-round recreation with 412 lakes within 25 miles, a 1-mile-long public sand beach, and proximity to Fargo/Moorhead. Activities include skiing, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, skating, mountain biking, snowmobiling, boating, and 8 golf courses.

Housing options include lakeshore, residential city, rural developments, hobby farms, apartments, condominiums, and townhouses. The local school district includes two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, with options for parochial schools and Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

APPLY ONLINE BY 6/30/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

1. Visit www.mn.gov/careers and click “Search Open Positions”.
2. Enter Job Opening ID 86504 in the search box and click “>>”.
3. View the job posting and click “Apply for Job”.

When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other - ITE.

• Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). A temporary permit must be provided if obtaining licensure through Comity.
• At least five (5) years of professional post-registration engineering experience, with at least three (3) years at the Engineer Principal level or higher, managing complex projects or programs.

If qualified, provide a written summary of your knowledge and experience in:

• Leadership: skills in leading agency initiatives, developing innovative solutions, and motivating teams.
• Fiscal: experience managing large, complex budgets.
• Technical: knowledge of engineering principles, Minnesota’s construction industry, transportation technology, and MnDOT policies.
• Communications/Human Relations: excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills.