Pavement Preservation Engineer - Engineer Principal

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers.

To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title:
Engineer Principal
Job Class:
Pavement Preservation Engineer
Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job : 95013
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 06/22/2026
• Closing Date
  : 07/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC
• Division/Unit
  : MRR Pavement Bituminous
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $41.43 - $63.10 / hourly; $86,505 - $131,752 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified

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.

This position is located at the Materials Lab in Maplewood, MN and may have 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.

This position provides MnDOT with the strategic vision, engineering leadership, and technical expertise needed to sustain a comprehensive statewide Pavement Preservation and Preventive Maintenance Program. The individual in this role works both independently and collaboratively across the state, building strong partnerships with MnDOT district staff, city and county agencies, and consulting firms. A key focus of the position is sharing technical guidance, advancing best practices, and supporting the consistent implementation of pavement preservation policies and techniques.

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

AND

Three years of experience as an Engineer Senior or equivalent that demonstrates:

• Experience with pavement preservation and preventive maintenance activities.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering, soils engineering, pavement design, and specification development.
• Experience with evaluating pavement condition through field inspection and the use of pavement management data and tools.

• Experience with pavement management systems.
• Experience analyzing pavement condition data, performance models, and deterioration trends.
• Experience with pavement preservation techniques, materials, and treatment selection.

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