Federal Aid Project Manager - Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

• Working Title:

  Federal Aid Project Manager
• Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

• Agency:

  Transportation Dept
• + •Job ID•: 94924 + •Location•: Roseville + •Telework Eligible•: Yes + •Full/Part Time•: Full-Time + •Regular/Temporary•: Unlimited + •Who May Apply•: Open to all qualified job seekers + •Date Posted•: 06/16/2026 + •Closing Date•: 06/29/2026 + •Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit•: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC + •Division/Unit•: Metro / Metro State Aid + •Work Shift/Work Hours•: Day Shift + •Days of Work•: Monday•Friday + •Travel Required•: No + •

Engineer Senior Salary Range:

• $38.39
• $56.48 / hourly; $80,158
• $117,930 / annually +
• Engineer 2

Graduate Salary Range:

• $31.58
• $46.67 / hourly; $65,939
• $97,447 / annually +
• Classified Status
• : Classified +
• Bargaining Unit/Union
• : 212
• MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers +
• Last Incumbent
• : Steven Lam +
• Supervisor Name
• : Daniel Erickson +
• FLSA Status
• : Exempt
• Professional + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

• Attention Applicants:

• This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes at the same time: Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate.

Only one position will be filled; the final class and starting salary of this position is dependent on the successful applicant's qualifications. This position is located at district headquarters in Roseville and has the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. If working a hybrid schedule, 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 exists to guide, manage, and support state and local agencies in the development and delivery of their local federal-aid transportation projects. The incumbent is responsible for the processing, review, and approval of project layouts, environmental documentation, project documents, and construction plans to ensure conformance with state aid rules and guidance, regional policies, state policy, and federal regulations. This role is instrumental in ensuring timely and compliant project delivery in alignment with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Metropolitan Council requirements. 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.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum Qualifications for

Engineer Senior:

• To qualify for Engineer Senior, applicants must meet all the following:
• + 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.) + Valid Class D Driver's License.

• Minimum Qualifications for Engineer 2

Graduate:

• To qualify for Engineer 2 Graduate, applicants must meet all the following: + A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university; and two years post-graduation civil engineering work;
• OR•+ A Master's degree in Civil from an ABET accredited college/university; and one year of post-graduation civil engineering work.

• AND•+ A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

+ A valid Class D Driver's License.

• Engineer Senior & Engineer 2 Graduate resumes must also clearly demonstrate:
• + Project management experience. + Experience working with City and County engineers on federal, state, and state aid. + Knowledge of State Aid rules and Federal Aid regulations sufficient to assist local agencies in administration of their Federal Aid program.
• Preferred Qualifications
• + •Knowledge of MnDOT cooperative agreement projects sufficient to recognize needs for locally prepared plans and to understand and reconcile comments made by MnDOT functional areas.
• + •Knowledge of Metropolitan Council's Regional Solicitation process and policy sufficient to assist local agencies in administration of their Federal Aid program.
• Additional Requirements
• It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment.

The background check may consist of the following components: + SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification + Criminal History Check + Employment Reference Check + Education/License Verification + Driver's License Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.