Engineering Specialist Senior - ADA Construction Specialist

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/03/2026
• Closing Date: 03/23/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / DOT‑Metro‑Central Off‑MGEC
• Division/Unit:
  Operations Division / Operations Division Admin
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, with occasional overnight stays
• Salary Range: $35.48 - $52.27 / hourly; $74,082 - $109,139 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
• Last Incumbent:
  Harvey Unruh
• Supervisor Name:
  Todd Grugel
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• 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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul, Minnesota and may have the flexibility to telework, 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. The incumbent will be required to occasionally attend in‑person meetings and events as needed.

The purpose of this position is to ensure that all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) activities associated with the delivery and construction of MnDOT's Trunk Highway Program comply with the Public Rights‑of‑Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and MnDOT standards. Additionally, this position will support the implementation of MnDOT's Accessibility Program across the department and provide statewide assistance to districts as needed.

• Three (3) years of para‑professional engineering experience (e.g., Engineering Specialist) demonstrates the following:
• Experience implementing Public Rights‑of‑Way Accessibility Guidelines and standards.
• Experience in the construction and contract administration of accessible pedestrian roadway facilities including curb ramps, sidewalks, and accessible pedestrian signals.
• Experience with roadway construction and contract administration practices and procedures sufficient to interpret, understand and apply engineering plans, specifications and special provisions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Valid Class D Driver's License.

General Office:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use wrists, hands, and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is also required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Technical – Field:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work outside exposed to weather elements (both cold and hot). The employee will frequently drive a motor vehicle. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven or sloping ground. The employee may work in high‑volume traffic zones in day and night‑time conditions. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury as needed.