Regional Aeronautics Engineer: Grants & Airport Dev

Minnesota DOT; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Defined pension plan

Paid life insurance

Some teleworking may be available

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking a Regional Engineer in the Office of Aeronautics to lead planning, programming, and administering state and federal grant-in-aid programs for about 45 public airports. You will work with two regional teams, provide oversight and policy guidance for environmental reviews, coordination, and compliance, and travel within Minnesota as needed.

This role supports airport development, CIP maintenance, and engagement at events such as workshops

Qualifications

• Licensure as a professional engineer with AELSLAGID (Minnesota).
• Experience applying engineering principles, practices, techniques and methods.
• Experience managing transportation projects.
• Experience in contract administration, including grants and compliance with funding policies.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility of airport projects for federal or state funding and ensure environmental requirements are met.
• Review reimbursement requests and project documents for compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Provide technical advice to cities, counties, and airport authorities to support comprehensive airport development.
• Meet with airport owners and consultants in the region to collect and maintain a CIP for the State Airport System.
• Reviewing and commenting on Airport Master Plans and associated plans to ensure timelines and standards are met.
• Provide content expertise and guest speaker services for educational outreach at events and workshops.

Skills

Professional Engineer Licensure

Engineering principles

Transportation project management

Contract administration

Job description

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking a Regional Engineer in the Office of Aeronautics to lead planning, programming, and administering state and federal grant-in-aid programs for about 45 public airports. You will work with two regional teams, provide oversight and policy guidance for environmental reviews, coordination, and compliance, and travel within Minnesota as needed.

This role supports airport development, CIP maintenance, and engagement at events such as workshops