Radio Engineer 1

Job Class:
Radio Engineer 1 Agency:
Transportation Department

• Job : 96313

• Location: Roseville

• Telework Eligible :
  No

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Classified

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 08/14/2026

• Closing Date: 09/04/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department/DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

• Division/Unit: State Aid for Local Trans Div/Statewide Radio Communications

• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required :
  Yes - 25%

• Salary Range: $32.13 - $47.49 / hourly; $67,087 - $ /99,159 annually

• Classified Status: Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union: 212-MN Govt Engineers Councils/MGEC

• Hiring Supervisor:
  Nicholas Schatz

• Last Incumbent: N/A

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
  700/) : 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.

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. This position will provide system engineering support to the MnDOT ARMER public safety radio system backbone in the Metro Region. To develop implementation plans and process documentation, to provide repairs, updates, and maintenance support of existing systems and expansion of new integrated systems. This position also provides technical expertise in testing and evaluation services to State of Minnesota agencies, local area ARMER system partner agencies, and other contracted agencies.

The responsibilities include:

• Provide system engineering and technical support for the regional ARMER master site office (MSO).

• Support and test system dispatch console equipment.

• Maintain 800MHz system controllers, microwave systems, communications equipment, and other infrastructure equipment.

• Provide customer support during system upgrades and/or expansions.

• Make approved major alterations and/or modifications to the existing system upon request of OSRC Engineering.

NOTE:
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

FCC Radio Telephone License or be an APCO/NABER certified technician at time of hire.

AND

Valid Class “D” driver’s license.

AND

• Two or more years of recent advanced technical working experience (within the last four years) supporting a regional or large-scale radio communications system with responsibility for installation, repair, and implementation of a variety of radio communications equipment.

• Knowledge of microprocessors, digital, analog, and electromechanical technology.

• Knowledge of computers and computer peripheral equipment.

• Knowledge of software development process.

• Knowledge of radio communication procedures and ability to operate communication equipment and peripheral equipment. (i.e., telephone, two-way radio, and computer).

• Knowledge and application of record keeping requirements and ability to keep records and complete reports.

Preferred Qualification

• Knowledge and experience relating to the installation, maintenance, repair, and programming of wide area digital trunked radio communications systems, large scale/high-capacity digital microwave radio systems, RF base stations, audio/data multiplexing equipment, digital and analog recording equipment, basic computer network development and configuration.

• Skills in troubleshooting techniques, soldering, and handling sensitive electronic equipment and parts as well as a mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.

• Experience and knowledge of local and wide area radio communications networks to include switches,…