Assistant Design Flexibility Engineer-Engineer Princ

Overview

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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul 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.

• Working Title: Assistant Design Flexibility Engineer
• Job Class: Engineer Principal
• Agency: Transportation Dept
• 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: 03/05/2026
• Closing Date: 03/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC
• Division/Unit: Technical Support / Design Support
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Occasional
• Salary Range: $41.43 - $63.10 / hourly; $86,505 - $131,752 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
• Last Incumbent: NA
• Supervisor Name: James Rosenow
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do includes but is not limited to:

• Assist the Design Flexibility Engineer and Design Support Section Director with analysis, research, technical writing, design investigation, project and program management, contract initiation and management, and education and outreach.
• Provide assistance, information, training and leadership to MnDOT district offices and statewide road design community.
• Respond to inquiries regarding Performance-Based Practical Design (PBPD) process and principles; review design memoranda and geometric layouts; aid in concept and preliminary design development.
• Develop performance-based and other tools and methods for the benefit of road design practitioners; develop, administer, and contribute to training programs.
• Participate in and chair research project panels locally and nationally; speak and present to internal and external audiences.
• Assist in the implementation of flexibility in design, PBPD, and complete streets. Conduct project development activities related to geometric design to ensure feasible, efficient, practical, and prudent alternatives aligned with Complete Streets, PBPD, CSS, and MnDOT/AASHTO design guidance.

Licensure

• Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). If licensure is obtained through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.

Experience

• Three (3) years of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level (or equivalent) that demonstrates:
  • Experience in roadway design and/or highway/street project development;
  • Knowledge of state and national design policies related to geometric design, highway safety, roadway capacity, and practical and performance-based design;
  • Experience drafting with Open Roads Designer (i.e., Micro Station).

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check. A background investigation is required prior to employment and may include:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Drug testing (if needed)

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