Engineer Senior - Engineer Graduate

Position: Engineer Senior - Engineer 2 Graduate
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* Working Title:

CAV/ITS Project Engineer*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 92195

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** Location** :
Roseville

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 05/22/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/22/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

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** Division/Unit** : CAV-X / CAV-X

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range Engineer Senior:**  $38.39 - $56.48 / hourly; $80,158 - $117,930 / annually

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** Salary Range Engineer 2 Graduate:**  $30.37 - $44.77 / hourly; $63,413 - $93,480 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** Last Incumbent** :
Jacob Gasper

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** Supervisor Name** :
Jacob Gasper

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ 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.

* 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.*.

** ATTENTION APPLICANTS:
** This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time, Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate. The final classification and starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications.  This position was previously announced on 2/17/2026 - 3/9/2026. If you already applied for this position, you do not need to reapply.

This position is located at the Water's Edge Building in Roseville, Minnesota and may have the flexibility to telework, 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.

This position provides technical expertise and project management for connected and automated vehicles (CAV) projects, intelligent transportation system (ITS) projects, and emerging technology projects in the MnDOT Office of Connected and Automated Vehicles (known as CAV-X). This work includes:

+ Developing and managing scopes of work, research, project schedules, project budgets, risk registers, and project management plans.

+ Managing project communications, engagement and relationship building with stakeholders for each project.

+ Supporting the implementation of CAV and ITS strategic plan initiatives.

+ Providing technical support and expertise for MnDOT and external partners on ITS, CAV and systems engineering.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Engineer Senior

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Licensure as a professional engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity. (If obtaining licensure through reciprocity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)

+ Experience managing transportation projects.

+ Experience applying engineering principles, practices, techniques and methods.

+ Experience analyzing engineering information, identifying problems and recommending solutions.

+ Experience coordinating and/or directing the work of staff and/or consultants.

Engineer 2 Graduate

Minimum Qualifications:

+ A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited college/university; and two years post-graduation civil engineering work;  
** OR*
* + A master's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited college/university; and one year of post-graduation civil engineering work.

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* + A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

+ Experience managing transportation projects.

+ Experience applying engineering principles, practices, techniques and methods.

+ Experience analyzing technical information and identifying problems.

** Additional Requirements*
* ** Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks*
* 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

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