Metro Signing Engineer - Engineer Principal

• Working Title:

  Metro Signing Engineer

• Job Class:

  Engineer Principal

• Agency:

  Transportation Dept
• + •Job ID•: 94560 + •Location•: Roseville + •Telework Eligible•: Yes + •Full/Part Time•: Full-Time + •Regular/Temporary•: Unlimited + •Who May Apply•: Open to all qualified job seekers + •Date Posted•: 05/30/2026 + •Closing Date•: 06/12/2026 + •Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit•: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC + •Division/Unit•: Metro / Signs & Markings + •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 +
• Bargaining Unit/Union
• : 212
• MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers +
• Last Incumbent
• : Eric Lauer-Hunt +
• Supervisor Name
• : Lars Impola +
• 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. This position will manage the activities of the Metro Traffic Signing Unit. This position is responsible for directing the development of MnDOT Signing plans for state construction projects, reviewing plans prepared by consultants and local agencies, responding to internal and external requests from the public and managing consultant contracts. 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. 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
• To qualify for Engineer Principal, 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).

(If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from

AELSLAGID

must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.) + Three (3) years of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level (or equivalent) that demonstrates broad-based traffic engineering experience.

• Preferred Qualifications
• + Experience providing work direction, training, or mentoring to staff.

+ Knowledge and application of the MnDOT Signing Plan Design process + Knowledge and application of the MMUTCD, TEM, MnDOT Standard Signs and Markings Manual/Summary, Signing standard plans, design tools + Knowledge of the MnDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and special provisions + Project Management Skills (Scoping, Scheduling, Baselining, Budget Management, Documentation, etc.)

• 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.