Engineering Specialist - Permits Supervisor

Engineering Specialist
- Permits Supervisor

Job Class:
Engineering Specialist

Agency:
Transportation Dept

This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates.

Job

Location:

Bemidji

Telework Eligible:
No

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 07/29/2026

Closing Date: 08/11/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 2-MGEC

Division/Unit:
District 2A
- Bemidji / Traffic

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:
Monday
- Friday

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range: $31.58 - $46.67 / hourly; $65,939 - $97,446 / annually

Classified Status:
Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

Last Incumbent:
Terry Condon

Supervisor Name:
Michelle Rognerud

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 supervises and administers utility, entrance, advertising device control programs for District Two to ensure that permitted work performed by others in the state highway right-of-way meets applicable statutes, standards and policies.

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

Three (3) years para-engineering experience (at the Transportation Specialist level or equivalent) that demonstrates:

• Knowledge of MnDOT's construction, material, soil, design, hydraulic, survey and planning processes
• Knowledge of MN State Statutes sufficient to evaluate encroachments on the right-of-way
• Knowledge of Utility policy and construction sufficient to inspect utility permits
• Knowledge of highway and structures construction plans, right-of-way mapping and land descriptions sufficient to determine in place right-of-way regarding encroachments and permits.
• This position requires a minimum of a valid Class D Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MnDOT Utility Permits & MnDOT Access Management Policy.
• Working knowledge of Outdoor Advertising Act Permits
• Knowledge of Construction practices, materials and procedures sufficient to conduct inspection of contractor's work related to entrances and turn lanes and to identify improper work methods and materials usage
• Experience providing lead work, supervising a staff, or managing large project(s).

Additional Requirements

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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at  or email careers.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.