Design Supervisor - Engineering Specialist Senior

State of Minnesota; Detroit Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota in Detroit Lakes is seeking a Design Supervisor-Engineering Specialist Senior to lead civil design projects and provide technical guidance.

The role emphasizes QA/QC for design, review of construction plans, and collaboration with District 4 Project Managers; telework up to two days weekly is available.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of advanced para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level.
• Knowledge of design processes, 3-D CAD for plan prep, and highway project design.
• Ability to lead staff and provide technical guidance on design projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and QA/QC for the design process.
• Review construction plans to ensure compliance with MnDOT standards.
• Support District 4 Project Managers and Engineers in design portions.

Skills

Design leadership

3D CAD know-how

Staff guidance

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Geopak

Corridor Modeling

Job description

Working Title: Design Supervisor- Engineering Specialist Senior

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

*This was previously announced and is being re-posted open competitively for all qualified job seekers. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

• Job ID : 94301

• Location : Detroit Lakes

• Telework Eligible : Yes, this position is located at the Detroit Lakes Headquarters and has the flexibility to telework up to 2 days per week or work in the office every day. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/24/2026

• Closing Date : 09/30/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-MGEC

• Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D-4 Design

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $36.10 - $53.18 / hourly; $75,377 - $111,040 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : Rose Perry

• Supervisor Name : Amanda Ellingson

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This Design Supervisor position exists to provide civil engineering leadership, technical guidance and apply engineering skills to ensure all the delivery of programmed design projects. Responsible for overall design quality by maintaining appropriate QA/QC for the design process, assure technical competency of staff, project assignments and establish a high level of technical competence across the staff. Provide technical direction and guidance to assist District 4 Project Managers and Engineers in the Design portion of the projects. Review detailed construction plans to ensure proper program execution and compliance with MnDOT, state and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.

Please note : This position is located at the Detroit Lakes Headquarters and has the flexibility to telework up to 2 days per week or work in the office every day. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, Engineering Specialist Senior applicants must meet all the following:

Three (3) years of advanced para‑engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of design processes and procedures, including geometric design standards, policies, and concepts; and the content and organization of construction plans related to the development and design of highway transportation projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge in working with 3-D CADD software processes and procedures for construction plan preparation; and

• Leadership skills and experience sufficient to provide technical expertise and guidance to transportation design personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, Corridor Modeling and other design/project management software.

• MnDOT Utility Accommodation and Cooperative Agreement Policies.

• Demonstrated knowledge with MicroStation, Geopak, Corridor Modeling and/or other design/project management software sufficient to problem solve, guide and train MnDOT users in plan preparation.

• Demonstrated knowledge of MnDOT Policies, Procedures, Highway Project Development Process (HPDP) including scoping documents and environmental documentation, State and Federal laws and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past‑employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.