Senior Engineer (Traffic)

Senior Engineer (Traffic) | Salary Range: $37.82 - $55.65 hourly; $78,968 - $116,197 annuallyAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our team at MnDOT in Mankato, MN!WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out: position may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule and telework up to 3 days per week. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.Please note: 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.Our Senior Engineer (Traffic) assists in the supervision of staff, and the delivery of essential work products for the District 7 Traffic Office. The position provides engineering expertise to internal and external clients along with the delivery of engineering plans and documentation to ensure compliance with MnDOT standards and policies. Additional responsibilities include:Represents the District Traffic Office as a team member on assigned highway improvement projects, from concept through construction phases, so that temporary traffic controls, pavement markings, signs, traffic signals, lighting systems, and intelligent transportation systems are correctly designed and deployed.Leads the analysis, design and operation of the District's traffic signal systems, roadway lighting systems and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Including, but not limited to the completion of traffic signal warrant analyses; signal timing; and signal coordination plans.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits: & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resourcesFinancial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leaveProfessional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership developmentWorkLife Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each yearAt-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central OfficeHere are the Minimum Qualifications:Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)In addition to the preceding minimum qualifications, you will be assessed on the following if interviewed:Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public, businesses, elected officials and other governmental organizations.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely sufficient to give direction, facilitate meetings, make public presentations, and answer project specific and policy questions.APPLY ONLINE BY 352025 (only applications received on mn.govcareers will be considered)Go to & click "Search Open Positions"Enter the Job Opening ID "81986" in the Keywords search box & click ">>"Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click "Apply for Job"When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: LIEllenVisit for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) | 612.346.8330

Created: 2025-02-24