Assistant Projects Engineer - Engineer Senior

** Working Title** :
Assistant Projects Engineer

** Job Class:
Engineer Senior*
* ** Agency:
Transportation*
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** Job :
** 92702

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* Location:

** St. Paul

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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:
** 07/07/2026

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** Closing Date:
** 07/28/2026

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

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** Division/Unit:
** State Aid Division / State Aid Plans

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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:**  $39.06 - $57.47 / hourly; $81,557 - $119,997 / 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:
** Scott Smith

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** Supervisor Name:
** Scott Smith

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** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt

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** 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.

** This position assists the State Aid Projects Engineer with tasks that include acting as a technical liaison and resource to leadership, District State Aid Engineers, MnDOT and local agencies on the State Aid roadway system, this includes administrative Rules 8820, other programs, committees and working groups. Specific programs supported are the State Aid Design Advisory Committee, State Park Road Account, the Variance Program, and the Local Partnership Program.*
* ** This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul 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.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
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* 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.*
* 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.

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* * experience in:

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Experience with highway engineering practices and principles

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Experience with pavement maintenance practices

+ Knowledge of FHWA regulations, policies and delegated contract processes used for approval of local federal projects

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + General knowledge of the Minnesota Rules Chapter 8820 and State Aid Policies

+ Public speaking experience

** Additional Requirements*
* ** Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check*
* 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, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, and Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at  or email careers.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.