Assistant Statewide Signals & Lighting Engineer

ITSMN.org; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

MnDOT's Office of Traffic Engineering is seeking an Assistant State Signal & Lighting Engineer to guide statewide traffic electrical systems design and operation, including signals and roadway lighting, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role involves policy development, cross-district collaboration, mentoring staff, and evaluating new products, while supporting MnDOT’s connected and automated vehicle initiatives. This is a senior professional role with statewide impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with traffic signal design and operation at a statewide level.
• Knowledge of electrical principles and the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to team members.
• Experience reviewing technical information and solving complex problems.
• Supervisory experience enforcing policies and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and coordination of statewide policies for signal design and operation.
• Coordinate with districts on signal operations and shared services.
• Represent non-Metro districts in signal design decisions.
• Provide technical support for training programs in traffic electrical systems.
• Evaluate new products and methods for traffic electrical designs.
• Manage traffic signal related projects and liaison for research initiatives.
• Assist MnDOT’s Connected and Automated Vehicle program focusing on signal devices.

Skills

Traffic signal design

Electrical principles

Technical guidance

Supervisory experience

Education

Professional engineer license

Job description

MnDOT's Office of Traffic Engineering is seeking an Assistant State Signal & Lighting Engineer to guide statewide traffic electrical systems design and operation, including signals and roadway lighting, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role involves policy development, cross-district collaboration, mentoring staff, and evaluating new products, while supporting MnDOT’s connected and automated vehicle initiatives. This is a senior professional role with statewide impact.