Transportation Specialist Traffic Engineering

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.

Some examples of work may include but are not limited to:

• Develops and reviews complex signing, pavement marking, and temporary traffic control plans and specifications for project letting ensuring compliance with MnMUTCD, Traffic Engineering Manual, and CADD data standards.
• Designs sign panels for inclusion in construction plans and for installation by the District Traffic Services Section.
• Helps maintain the District Sign Database housed in TAMMS.
• Assists with the implementation of traffic control plans, pavement marking plans, and signing plans by being an expert technical resource for MnDOT District Construction staff.
• Performs field investigations and analysis of in place traffic control devices in accordance with the MnMUTCD and the MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual.
• Performs all work necessary to provide a speed recommendation to supervisor based on the most current MnMUTCD and MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual guidance.
• Investigates traffic control devices complaints to identify problems, make recommendations regarding the need and placement of traffic control devices and make necessary corrections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• And more!

• Four years of experience performing Traffic Engineering activities that included at least two years of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD).
• OR:
  Three years of experience performing Traffic Engineering activities that included at least two years of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) AND road or bridge maintenance, road construction, design, surveying, materials/soils, right of way, sign repair/installation and/or permits.
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
• Licensure: Valid Class D Driver’s License.
• Education Substitution: A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees:
  Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Land Surveying / Geomatics, or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts.)

This position is open through 5/29/2026 and only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.