Senior Electrical Systems Specialist (Hybrid Work)

Minnesota DOT; Roseville (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Flexible hybrid schedule

Job summary

The Minnesota DOT seeks a Senior Electrical Systems Specialist in Saint Paul, MN to advise on statewide traffic electrical systems design, construction, and operations.

The role oversees standards, policies, and specifications for traffic signals, roadway lighting, and related electrical systems, collaborating with district offices, contractors, and other agencies. Hybrid telework is available, with office presence as required by policy.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of contract documents, construction practices, procedures, and materials related to signal and lighting systems.
• Knowledge and application of traffic signals and roadway lighting and operations.
• Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code and general electrical and electronic principles.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and draw conclusions on traffic electrical systems procedures and materials.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze new products, materials, and construction methods for use on statewide traffic electrical systems.
• Write, review, and maintain signal and lighting, contract documents and specifications.
• Provide technical expertise in traffic electrical systems to MnDOT District Traffic Offices, other MnDOT offices, contractors, consultants, and other governmental agencies.
• Assist in the MnDOT Signal and Lighting Certification and Recertification training.
• Represent the Central Office Traffic Engineering Signal and Lighting Unit in outside discussions and technical forums and in addressing new products, issues, and updates at committees and meetings.

Skills

Signal and lighting systems knowledge

Traffic signals and roadway lighting

National Electrical Code knowledge

Technical writing

Contract documents knowledge

Job description

The Minnesota DOT seeks a Senior Electrical Systems Specialist in Saint Paul, MN to advise on statewide traffic electrical systems design, construction, and operations.

The role oversees standards, policies, and specifications for traffic signals, roadway lighting, and related electrical systems, collaborating with district offices, contractors, and other agencies. Hybrid telework is available, with office presence as required by policy.