Preliminary Design Supervisor - Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

State of Minnesota; Detroit Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is posting a supervisory engineering role in District 4 - Detroit Lakes. The position combines senior technical leadership with staff oversight to deliver highway construction plans in accordance with MnDOT standards, with a telework option up to two days weekly.

Two classes are posted: Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. Applicants must be licensed or eligible and meet rigorous civil engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience to guide transportation design teams.
• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• FE exam passed required; master’s allowed with FE
• Experience in highway construction plan delivery and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and deliver highway design projects.
• Provide engineering guidance per MnDOT standards.
• Coordinate work of staff and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with design concepts and documentation standards.

Skills

Leadership

OpenRoads Designer

Corridor Modeling

Project management software

Education

ABET Civil Engineering degree

FE exam

Post-graduate civil engineering (optional)

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Design/project management software

Job description

Working Title: Preliminary Design Supervisor - Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Job Class: Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Transportation Dept

This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

• Job ID : 95039

• Location : Detroit Lakes

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/02/2026

• Closing Date : 10/15/2026

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

• Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Plan Development

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Engineer Senior Salary Range: $39.06 - $57.47 / hourly; $81,557 - $119,997 / annually

• Engineer 2 Graduate Salary Range: $32.13 - $47.49 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,159 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Last Incumbent : Amanda Ellingson

• Supervisor Name : Amanda Ellingson

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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.

Please Note:

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.

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.

This position exists to assist in supervision and delivery in the District Design Section. The position provides engineering expertise and supervision for the delivery of highway construction/transportation plans and documentation to ensure compliance with MnDOT standards and policies.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer Senior

To qualify for Engineer Senior, applicants must meet all the following:

• 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 from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)

Qualifications must also demonstrate:

• Experience managing transportation projects.
• Experience applying engineering principles, practices, techniques and methods.
• Experience coordinator and/or directing the work of staff and/or consultants.

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer 2 Graduate

To qualify, Engineer 2 Graduate applicants must meet all the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or its equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC.
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Two years post-graduation civil engineering work.

OR

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or it’s equivalency as rated by NCEES/EAC AND
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• One (1) year of post-graduate civil engineering work.

OR

• Received a passing score on the Minnesota Principals & Practices of Civil Engineering (PE) Exam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership skills and experience sufficient to provide technical expertise and guidance to transportation design personnel.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, Corridor Modeling and other design/project management software.
• Knowledge of scoping documents, environmental documentation, design concepts, geometric layouts, construction, plan content and organization.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

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.