District 1 Engineering Leader – Planning & Programs

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

29 vacation days a year

Defined pension plan

Paid life insurance

Some teleworking may be available

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 1 seeks a leader to oversee engineering and administrative functions that shape its project pipelines, including planning, traffic engineering, project management, right of way, and surveying.

This role provides executive oversight of early planning, promotes efficient program development, coordinates work across teams and partners, and ensures the district's highway improvement program is fiscally responsible and ready for design and

Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer with AELSLAGID.
• Five years post-registration experience; at least three years at Engineer Principal level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary transportation program development including planning, traffic analysis, project scoping, environmental review, right of way, and survey coordination.
• Direct engineering decisions, align resources, and ensure timely, well-coordinated project readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Fiscal management

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Professional Engineer license (AELSLAGID)

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 1 seeks a leader to oversee engineering and administrative functions that shape its project pipelines, including planning, traffic engineering, project management, right of way, and surveying.

This role provides executive oversight of early planning, promotes efficient program development, coordinates work across teams and partners, and ensures the district's highway improvement program is fiscally responsible and ready for design and