Assistant District Engineer (Operations)

Center for Watershed Protection; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Watershed Protection seeks an Assistant District Engineer (Operations) with managerial authority over maintenance programs ensuring customer satisfaction. The role demands significant engineering experience and licensure, leading various operational initiatives in Detroit Lakes, renowned for its outdoor recreation.

Qualifications

• Five years of engineering experience post-licensure.
• Minimum of three years in management at the Engineer Principal level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Manage human and fiscal resources for district-wide maintenance programs.
• Provide engineering leadership in snow removal, pavement repair, and traffic safety services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Conflict Management

Education

Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer in Minnesota

Job description

Our Assistant District Engineer (Operations) position has full managerial authority and accountability for human and fiscal resources, as well as 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).
• Offering leadership and management within the Operations Management Group (OMG), Maintenance Business Management Team (MBMT), and Operations Advisory Committee (OAC) to ensure program accomplishment and constituent satisfaction.
• Managing and providing engineering leadership in areas including:

• Snow and Ice Removal operations
• Pavement Repair
• Drainage Maintenance
• Traffic Safety Services
• Landscape/Roadside Maintenance
• Fleet Management and Purchasing
• 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. The area features skiing, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, skating, mountain biking, snowmobiling, boating, and 8 golf courses.

Housing options include lakeshore properties, residential city and rural developments, hobby farms, apartments, condominiums, and townhouses. Education facilities include two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, 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. Select the Job Title to view the 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 from AELSLAGID must be provided if obtaining licensure through Comity.
• At least five (5) years of professional post-registration engineering experience, with a minimum of three (3) years at the Engineer Principal level or higher, managing complex projects or programs and supervising engineers.

If you meet these requirements, provide a written summary of your knowledge and experience in:

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in managing initiatives, developing solutions, and motivating teams.
• Fiscal: Experience managing large, complex budgets and resource allocation.
• Technical: Knowledge of engineering principles, Minnesota’s construction industry, transportation technology, and MnDOT policies.
• Communications/Human Relations: Strong oral and written communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and conflict management.