Metro District Engineer - Transportation Assistant Division Director

Working Title: Metro District Engineer Job Class: Transportation Assistant Division Director Agency: Transportation Dept Job ID: 96992 Location: Roseville Telework Eligible: Yes Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 09/17/2026 Closing Date: 10/07/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial Division/Unit: Metro / District Staff Metro Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes Salary Range: $59.86 - $85.63 / hourly; $124,987 - $178,795 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive 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. This position is located at Metro District in Roseville, MN and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking engineering executive to lead the Metro District. Serving eight counties across the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, this position offers a unique opportunity to guide one of Minnesota’s most complex and high-impact transportation regions and shape outcomes that affect millions of residents every day. If you are energized by complex systems, regional and statewide influence, and the opportunity to lead transformative transportation work, this role offers a significant platform to make a lasting impact on Minnesota’s future. As the Metro District Engineer, you will set strategic direction, make high-impact regional decisions, and ensure the district’s multidisciplinary team is strategically organized to operate and maintain safe, reliable, multimodal transportation. This role requires a collaborative, influential leader who excels at building strong relationships with legislators, local governments, the Metropolitan Council, tribal nations, and community stakeholders. You will drive alignment between district goals and statewide priorities, champion continuous improvement, drive innovative project delivery that positions MnDOT for long-term success, and advance cost-effective, customer-centered transportation projects. The position requires regular travel throughout the Twin Cities, periodic statewide travel including monthly division meetings, and occasional national travel for conferences, training, and meeting with congressional members. Travel may comprise up to 25% of their time, with approximately 10% involving overnight stays. 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. Minimum Qualifications 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 or registration from AELSLAGID must be provided prior to starting employment. AND Three years of executive leadership and managerial experience at the office/division leadership level or equivalent; OR Five years of executive leadership and managerial experience at the assistant office/division leadership level or equivalent. If you meet the above requirements, you must provide a cover letter that clearly summarize…

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