Assistant District Engineer - Program Development

CapMetro; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MnDOT is seeking a licensed professional engineer to lead multidisciplinary transportation program development, including planning, traffic analysis, project scoping, environmental review, right of way, and survey coordination. You will direct engineering decisions, allocate resources, and ensure timely project readiness.

The role emphasizes leadership, fiscal management, and strong communication with staff, agencies, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID).
• Five years of professional post-registration experience, with at least three years at the Engineer Principal level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Technical expertise: Experience leading multidisciplinary transportation program development including planning, traffic analysis, project scoping, environmental review, right of way, and survey coordination, and directing engineering decisions.
• Leadership: Experience leading and motivating staff to accomplish projects or programs.
• Fiscal: Experience managing large, complex budgets including allocating resources.
• Communication/Human relations: Strong oral and written communication skills with diverse agencies and stakeholders.

Education

Professional Engineer licensure (AELSLAGID)

Job description

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
• Some teleworking may be available

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure as a professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)
• Five years of professional post-registration experience of which three years of experience must be at the Engineer Principal level or equivalent

If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter AND resume to the online application.

• Technical expertise: Experience leading multidisciplinary transportation program development that includes planning, traffic analysis, project scoping, environmental review, right of way, and survey coordination; and experience directing engineering decisions, aligning resources, and ensuring timely, well-coordinated project readiness.
• Leadership: Experience leading and managing organizational initiatives and developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex issues. Experience leading and motivating direct reports and other staff to accomplish projects or programs.
• Fiscal: Experience managing large, complex budgets including allocating resources.
• Communication/Human relations: Strong oral and written communication skills with experience building and maintaining relationships with staff and a variety of agencies, organizations and/or stakeholders.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

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