Engineering Technician; Traffic Engineering; Transportation Generalist Senior

• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Education/License Verification

• Job
• Location:
  
  Duluth
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/17/2026
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  District 1A
  - Program Delivery / Traffic Engineering Section
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $27.14 - $35.09 / hourly; $56,668 - $73,267 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Duluth Traffic Engineering
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

Under supervision this position prepares traffic signing, pavement marking, temporary traffic control plans (may also assist in developing signal, lighting, and ITS plans); assists with field traffic investigations and traffic engineering investigations provides technical assistance to construction personal for traffic related issues; assists in training new staff members; and performs related work as required.

Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Develops signing, pavement marking, and temporary traffic control plans for project letting ensuring compliance with MnMUTCD, Traffic Engineering Manual, and CADD data standards.
• Designs sign panels using SignCAD for inclusion in construction plans and for installation by the District Traffic Services Section.
• Helps maintain the District Sign Database housed in TAMS.
• Assists with the implementation of traffic control plans, pavement marking plans, and signing plans by being a technical resource for MnDOT District Construction staff.
• Performs field investigations and analysis of traffic control devices in accordance with the MnMUTCD and the MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual.
• Performs field work necessary to provide a speed recommendation to supervisor based on the most current MnMUTCD and MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual guidance.
• Gathers data such as sight distance, safety, no passing, infrastructure inventory, Before/After, crash, etc. to complete special studies.
• Responds, orally or in writing, to customer inquiries/request.
• Provides technical assistance to construction inspectors and contractors in the field, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have a Valid Class D Driver’s License

• Two years of experience performing Traffic Engineering activities utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD).

OR

• One year of experience performing Traffic Engineering activities utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) AND a combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas: road or bridge maintenance, road construction, design, surveying, materials/soils, right of way, sign repair/installation and/or permits.
• 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…