Project Manager - Engineer Principal

State of Minnesota; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota's Transportation Department seeks a Project Manager-Engineer to lead complex transportation projects from inception to completion, coordinating internal and consultant teams.

Applicants must hold professional engineer licensure and have at least three years of post-registration experience in project delivery. The role offers hybrid telework with on-site requirements, located in Rochester or Owatonna.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a professional engineer with the Minnesota Board (AELSLAGID).
• Three (3) years of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level in all phases of program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and direction from inception to completion of internal and consultant projects.
• Serve as primary contact with Project Management Administrative Engineer, Assistant District Engineer and stakeholders.
• Establish effective long-term relationships with local units of government and other stakeholders.
• Lead internal and consultant technical project teams applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements.
• Ensure alignment with MnDOT strategy, policies, and standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Job description

Working Title: Project Manager-Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Principal

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 : 95645

• Location : Rochester or Owatonna

• Telework Eligible : Yes, this position is located at the Headquarters in Rochester or in the Owatonna and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office.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 : 09/29/2026

• Closing Date : 11/02/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 6-MGEC

• Division/Unit : District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Project Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $42.16 - $64.20 / hourly; $88,030 - $134,049 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Last Incumbent : Tory Thompson

• Supervisor Name : Anthony Wagner

• 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.

MnDOT 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.

The purpose of this position is to provide project management and direction from inception to completion of both internal and consultant projects, including Alternative Delivery and other complex projects. To be the primary contact in concert with the Project Management Administrative Engineer and Assistant District Engineer for other public agencies, special interest groups and the public regarding project activities. Establish effective long-term relationships with local units of government and other stakeholders.

Provide overall direction and leadership to both internal and consultant technical project teams in the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in the management of project activities for minor, moderate and major scale projects to meet the project requirements. Ensure consistency with MnDOT strategy, commitments and goals; and 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 Headquarters in Rochester or Owatonna and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. 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

• 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.)

• Three (3) years of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level (or equivalent) in all phases of program delivery including scoping, pre-design and final design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous project management experience and advanced knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and tools.

• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, techniques and methods.

• Advanced knowledge of contract administration.

• Advanced knowledge of critical path scheduling theory and applications, and scheduling software such as Artemis Project View (APV) or Primavera P6.

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of conflict management, negotiating and consensus building.

• Knowledge of MnDOT policies, procedures and state/federal rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and authorities of local, regional and state units of government in transportation related areas.

Reference/Background Checks

• 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.