Assistant Utilities Engineer

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health and dental insurance

12 paid holidays per year

Paid parental leave

Defined pension plan

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking for a liaison to coordinate with utility companies on highway construction projects. This role involves reviewing and certifying utility-related project plans and ensuring proper documentation is completed.

Candidates for Engineer Senior must be licensed professional engineers in Minnesota, while those for Engineer 2 Graduate need a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering and relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with highway and structures construction plan review.
• Experience with utility facility design and construction practices.
• Experience writing documents like memos, letters, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with utility companies for highway construction projects.
• Review and certify project plans for required utility content.
• Identify affected utilities and determine reimbursement eligibility.

Skills

Highway and structures construction plan review

Utility facility design knowledge

Experience writing reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

MnDOT Liaison Role Overview

This position serves as MnDOT’s liaison with utility companies to coordinate the relocation, reconstruction, or protection of utility facilities impacted by highway construction projects. Key responsibilities include reviewing and certifying project plans for required utility content; identifying affected utilities and determining reimbursement eligibility; and ensuring all notifications, certifications, and documentation are completed prior to letting.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

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
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework may be available
• And more!

Minimum Qualifications

This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time: Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. Only one position will be filled; the final class and starting salary of this position is dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

Engineer Senior Qualifications

• Licensure as a professional engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity. (If obtaining licensure through comity (reciprocity), a practice pending letter from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)

Engineer 2 Graduate Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university AND two years of post‑graduation civil engineering work
• OR A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent AND one-year post‑graduation civil engineering work.
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Both Levels Require

• Experience with highway and structures construction plan review.
• Experience with utility facility design, construction practices, and costs of construction.
• Experience writing documents like memos, letters, and reports.
• Experience applying MnDOT policies and procedures, FHWA regulations and policies, AASHTO policies, and Minnesota statutes about the accommodation of utilities on MnDOT right of way and right of way acquisition.
• Experience applying real estate law as related to legal descriptions and deed forms, knowledge of common utility easement costs, and knowledge of easement valuations and acquisition practices.

How to Apply

Please Apply Online by 6/15/2026

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID “94091” in the Keywords search box and click “>”
• Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
• Click “Apply for Job”
• When prompted for your Referral Source, please list:

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

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