Engineer Principal - Cooperative Agreements Coordinator

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, this position is located at the Headquarters in Rochester and has the flexibility to 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.
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/29/2026
• Closing Date: 08/19/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 6-MGEC
• Division/Unit:
  District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Agreements
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  For training and meetings as business needs require.
• Salary Range: $42.16 - $64.20 / hourly; $88,030 - $134,049 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Job
• Location:
  
  Rochester
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, this position is located at the Headquarters in Rochester and has the flexibility to 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.
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/29/2026
• Closing Date: 08/19/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 6-MGEC
• Division/Unit:
  District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Agreements
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  For training and meetings as business needs require.
• Salary Range: $42.16 - $64.20 / hourly; $88,030 - $134,049 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
• Last Incumbent:
  Craig Lenz
• Supervisor Name:
  Fausto Cabral Neto
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• 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 limited supervision, the purpose of this position is to provide leadership and guidance for the District’s Cooperative Agreement Program which will include planning, management and development for Cooperative Agreement projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Building and fostering relationships, ensuring collaboration and trusting experiences within MnDOT with local agencies of government.
• Consistency and transparency in the selection, design, processing, and construction of projects in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local requirements.
• Provide project management direction from inception to completion of projects; to be the primary project contact for other public agencies and the general public, ensuring proper program execution and compliance with MnDOT, state and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.
• This position leads development of layouts within District 6 and serves as a technical expert for program delivery final design activities, independent quality assurance reviews for all District 6 projects, and development of post construction lessons learned district reports.
• This position is also a member of statewide and district technical committees providing final design expertise for projects, policies, and process improvements.

To qualify for Engineer Principal, applicants must meet all the following:

• Licensure as a professional engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior…