Senior Electrical Systems Specialist - Engineering Specialist Senior or Engineering Specialist

Senior Electrical Systems Specialist

Job Class:
Engineering Specialist Senior or Engineering Specialist

Agency:
Transportation Department

Job

Location:

Roseville

Telework Eligible:
Yes

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 09/10/2026

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

Division/Unit:
Operations/Traffic Engineering

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:
Monday - Friday

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range Engineering Specialist Senior: $36.10 - $53.18 / hourly; $73,377 - $111,040 / annually

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

Classified Status:
Classified

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

Last Incumbent: N/A

Supervisor Name:
Sue Zarling

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
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 has flexibility to work a hybrid telework 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 as business needs dictate.

This vacancy is being posted at two different job classes (Engineering Specialist Senior or Engineering Specialist). The final class and starting salary are dependent on the successful applicant's qualifications.

This position exists to act in an advisory capacity and provides recommendations to the Assistant and State Signal and Lighting Engineers that impact statewide traffic electrical systems design, construction, and operations; to oversee, maintain, recommend, and write standards, policies, procedures, and specifications related to traffic control signals, roadway lighting, and other electrical traffic systems.

The responsibilities include:

• Research and analyze new products, materials, and construction methods for use on statewide traffic electrical systems.
• Write, review, and maintain signal and lighting, contract documents and specifications.
• Provide technical expertise in traffic electrical systems to MnDOT District Traffic Offices, other MnDOT offices, contractors, consultants, and other governmental agencies.
• Assist in the MnDOT Signal and Lighting Certification and Recertification training.
• Represent the Central Office Traffic Engineering Signal and Lighting Unit in outside discussions and technical forums and in addressing new products, issues, and doing updates at the Traffic Engineering Organization (TEO) Signal and Lighting Committees and other MnDOT offices and manufacturer and vendor meetings.

Minimum Qualifications at the Engineering Specialist Senior

This vacancy is being posted at two different job classes (Engineering Specialist Senior or Engineering Specialist). The final class and starting salary are dependent on the successful applicant's qualifications.

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.

Three years of experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates:

• Working knowledge of contract documents, construction practices, procedures, and materials related to signal and lighting systems.
• Knowledge and application of traffic signals and roadway lighting and operations.
• Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code and general electrical and electronic principles.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and draw conclusions on traffic electrical systems procedures and materials.

Minimum Qualifications at the Engineering Specialist

Three years of experience at the Transportation Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates:

• Working knowledge of contract documents, construction practices, procedures, and materials.
• Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code and general electrical and electronic principles.
• Strong technical writing skills (I.e. specifications and special provisions)
• Ability to research, evaluate, and draw conclusions on traffic electrical systems procedures and materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and deliver training material.
• Knowledge of Open Roads Designer.
• Knowledge of roadway construction…