East Metro Zone Supervisor - Engineering Specialist Senior

Working Title:
East Metro Supervisor - Engineering Specialist Senior

Job Class:
Engineering Specialist Senior

• Job
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/26/2026
• Closing Date: 03/10/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept/DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Travel within the District utilizing state-provided vehicles to carry out job duties
• Salary Range: $35.48 - $52.27 / hourly; $74,802 - $109,140 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Last Incumbent:
  Brian Torkelson
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  Roseville
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/26/2026
• Closing Date: 03/10/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept/DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC
• Division/Unit:
  Metro / Workzone Design
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Travel within the District utilizing state-provided vehicles to carry out job duties
• Salary Range: $35.48 - $52.27 / hourly; $74,802 - $109,140 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineer
• Last Incumbent:
  Brian Torkelson
• Supervisor Name:
  Mitch Bartelt
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

Join our Work Zones and Pavement Markings Unit and play a key role in the design, implementation, and inspection of work zone traffic control and pavement marking in the Metro District.

This position supervises a design squad in the preparation and implementation of MnDOT work zone traffic control and pavement marking plans. This position develops and reviews Traffic Control Plans. This position also reviews project and event work zone traffic control plans prepared by maintenance consultants, local agencies, and permit applicants to ensure that they meet established standards.

This position is located at district headquarters in Roseville and has the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. If working a hybrid schedule, 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.

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.

Three (3) years of experience as an Engineering Specialist or equivalent that demonstrates:

• Experience developing and implementing traffic control and pavement marking plans for moderate to large scale projects
• Traffic engineering principles and standards sufficient to review work zone traffic control plans and ensure they meet established standards
• Roadway construction practices sufficient to direct development of multiple projects
• Experience monitoring construction project field conditions and working with internal and external customers to adjust and modify traffic control plans due to unexpected or changing conditions/situations.

• Human relations skills sufficient to develop and maintain relationships and build consensus with MnDOT staff, customers, and peers
• Ability to review traffic related technical information (both internal and external agency plans, permits requests, etc.) and be able to provide recommendation for approval or modifications to…