Traffic Engineer - Engineer Senior / Graduate 2 Engineer

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Saint Cloud (MN); Hybrid; USD 44.000 - 79.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Engineer to provide engineering expertise, supervise district activities, and manage signing and tort claim areas within the St. Cloud/Baxter districts.

The role requires licensure as a professional engineer or eligibility via Comity, plus relevant traffic engineering knowledge and a valid Class D license. Position offers hybrid work options with standard Monday–Friday hours and opportunities to contribute to the state’s

Qualifikationen

• Must be licensed professional engineer with Minnesota AELSLAGID or be eligible via comity with temp permit
• Knowledge of traffic engineering fundamentals including signing, pavement markings, and traffic control
• Knowledge of MnDOT policies, MUTCD standards, and plan development/letting processes
• Valid Class D Driver’s License required

Aufgaben

• Provide traffic engineering expertise and supervision for the construction program delivery
• Manage signing and tort claim areas within the district
• Coordinate, direct, schedule, and perform other traffic engineering duties as requested
• Ensure compliance with MnDOT standards and safety requirements

Kenntnisse

Traffic Engineering fundamentals

MnMUTCD

Plan development

Letting process

Class D Driver’s License

Ausbildung

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

FE exam passing score

2 years post-grad civil eng. work

Jobbeschreibung

Job Class: Engineer Senior / Graduate 2 Engineer

• 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: 97230
• Location: St. Cloud or Baxter
• Telework Eligible: Yes, This position is located at St Cloud or Baxter Headquarters. This position will have the flexibility to telework part time (hybrid schedule) or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office part time.
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Closing Date: 11/03/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-MGEC
• Division/Unit: Traffic St Cloud or Baxter
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: Graduate 2 Engineer: $32.13 - $47.49 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,159 / annually. Engineer Senior: $39.06 - $57.47/ hourly; $81,557 - $119,997 / annually.
• Classified Status: Classified
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Traffic Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Senior / Graduate 2 Engineer

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: 97230
• Location: St. Cloud or Baxter
• Telework Eligible: Yes, This position is located at St Cloud or Baxter Headquarters. This position will have the flexibility to telework part time (hybrid schedule) or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office part time.
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Closing Date: 11/03/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-MGEC
• Division/Unit: Traffic St Cloud or Baxter
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: Graduate 2 Engineer: $32.13 - $47.49 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,159 / annually. Engineer Senior: $39.06 - $57.47/ hourly; $81,557 - $119,997 / annually.
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
• Last Incumbent: Griffin Enyart
• Supervisor Name: Kenneth Hansen
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

• 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.

NOTE: THIS POSTING REPRESENTS A MULTI-LEVEL POSTING. IF THIS POSITION IS NOT FILLED BY A QUALIFIED APPLICANT AT THE ENGINEER SENIOR LEVEL, THE POSITION WILL BE FILLED AT THE GRADUATE 2 ENGINEER LEVEL.

Job Duties

This position will provide traffic engineering expertise and supervision for the delivery of the construction program, manage the signing and tort claim areas, and to supervise coordinate, direct, schedule, and perform other traffic engineering duties within the district as requested.

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.)

The Successful Candidate Must Also Demonstrate The Following

• Knowledge of Traffic Engineering fundamentals (signing, pavement markings, and traffic control).
• Knowledge of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD).
• Knowledge of plan development and letting process.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License

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.

AND

• Knowledge of Traffic Engineering fundamentals (signing, pavement markings, and traffic control).
• Knowledge of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD).
• Knowledge of plan development and letting process.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of various work units and engineering disciplines within MnDOT and how they relate to MnDOT activities.
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Plans (TMP) processes.
• Knowledge of MnDOT’s requester pay signing programs and signing asset management system
• Knowledge of MnDOT policies, procedures and state and federal rules and regulations.

Additional Requirements

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

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your Benefits May Include

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support

• A voluntary confidential program