Metro District Engineer

Minnesota DOT; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Pension and savings plans

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Employee resources

Job summary

MnDOT is seeking a strategic Metro District Engineer to lead the Metro District, overseeing eight counties in the Twin Cities region. You will set direction, align district goals with statewide priorities, and guide a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, reliable multimodal transportation.

This role requires building relationships with legislators, local governments, the Metropolitan Council, tribal nations and the public, plus travel across the region and nationally for conferences and

Qualifications

• Licensure as a professional engineer with AELSLAGID; comity path acceptable with temporary permit or registration.
• Three years executive leadership at office/division level or five years at assistant level.
• Cover letter summarizing leadership, policy, and stakeholder experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Metro District to set strategic direction and align with statewide priorities.
• Ensure multidisciplinary team is organized to operate and maintain safe, reliable multimodal transportation.
• Build and maintain relationships with legislators, local governments, tribal nations and the public.
• Drive innovative project delivery and cost-effective transportation initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Education

Professional engineer licensure (AELSLAGID)

Job description

Metro District Engineer | Salary Range:$59.86 – $85.63 / hourly; $124,987 – $178,795 / annually

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This position has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office.If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking engineering executive to lead the Metro District. Serving eight counties across the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, this position offers a unique opportunity to guide one of Minnesota’s most complex and high-impact transportation regions and shape outcomes that affect millions of residents every day. If you are energized by complex systems, regional and statewide influence, and the opportunity to lead transformative transportation work, this role offers a significant platform to make a lasting impact on Minnesota’s future.

As the Metro District Engineer, you will set strategic direction, make high-impact regional decisions, and ensure the district’s multidisciplinary team is strategically organized to operate and maintain safe, reliable, multimodal transportation. This role requires a collaborative, influential leader who excels at building strong relationships with legislators, local governments, the Metropolitan Council, tribal nations, and community stakeholders. You will drive alignment between district goals and statewide priorities, champion continuous improvement, drive innovative project delivery that positions MnDOT for long-term success, and advance cost-effective, customer-centered transportation projects.

The position requires regular travel throughout the Twin Cities, periodic statewide travel including monthly division meetings, and occasional national travel for conferences, training, and meeting with congressional members. Travel may comprise up to 25% of their time, with approximately 10% involving overnight stays.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn About Our Benefits

Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources

Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave

Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development

Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year

At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure as a professional engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). If obtaining licensure through comity, a temporary permit or registration from AELSLAGID must be provided prior to starting employment.

AND

• Three years of executive leadership and managerial experience at the office/division leadership level or equivalent; OR
• Five years of executive leadership and managerial experience at the assistant office/division leadership level or equivalent.

If you meet the above requirements, you must provide a cover letter that clearly summarizes your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter AND resume to your online application. Applications that are missing the required summary will not be considered.

Leadership & Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and lead transportation and administration professionals with diverse skill sets in a strong team environment. Demonstrated ability to lead change to align with strategic goals and priorities and achieve results based outcomes.
Technical: Experience which demonstrates a broad understanding of the technical areas affecting transportation engineering and maintenance activities.
Fiscal & Human Resources Management: Experience managing fiscal and human resource needs, limitations, and alternatives so that effective use of resources is demonstrated to deliver products and services.
Policymaking, Strategic Direction & Initiatives: Experience developing and implementing innovative policies, practices and strategic direction and initiatives and substantial knowledge of and experience with the legislative process. Experience guiding teams through operational improvement, enhancing efficiency, fostering innovation and ensuring clear accountability.
Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to collaborate and successfully communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders verbally and in writing. Experience working in a political environment where priorities change, public trust must be maintained and effective relationships are built with elected officials, stakeholders, technical staff and the public a high degree of cultural competency.

Contact: Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) – [e-mail] | 612.346.8330