Assistant Projects Engineer

This position within the State Aid for Local Transportation Division will be part of a team that delivers the local, state aid, state transportation, and federal programs to counties, cities, and townships statewide.  This position acts as a technical liaison and resource to leadership and local agencies in the State Aid for Local Transportation group.  This position will provide support to the Jurisdictional Transfer Program.

Duties include:

Assist the Projects Engineer with the implementation of program goals, objectives, policies and procedures for the Jurisdictional Transfer program.

Assist the Projects Engineer with coordination between DSAEs and local agencies on the negotiation of jurisdictional transfers.  Assist with providing any technical, historical, and legislative knowledge regarding jurisdictional transfers.

Project management and assist with project coordination, research and sharing of technical information related to special projects led or co-led by State Aid Operation.

WHY WORK FOR US

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

·         12 paid holidays per year

·         Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year

·         Earn 13 days paid sick time

·         Defined pension plan

·         Paid life insurance

·         Some teleworking may be available

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

AND

·         Experience with highway engineering practices and principles.

APPLY ONLINE BY 8/6/2026:

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