Salary : $93,641.60 - $134,014.40 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-UNSP-02115
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

About the Position
The City of Saint Paul Public Works Department is hiring a Civil Engineer III to manage the Resident Services section of Traffic Engineering Division with the primary responsibilities of overseeing and responding to all community inquiries as well as managing the site plan review process for Traffic Engineering.
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Apply and interpret technical data to make sound and consistent decisions in Traffic Engineering even when the answers are not definitive.
• Manage, prioritize, and complete a high volume of work tasks and public inquiries. This position requires the incumbent to frequently re-prioritize and adjust the order of work based on new or changing information.
• Communicate with constituents, agency partners, internal partners, staff, supervisors and managers on topics of varying degrees of complexity.
• Present technical information in a variety of forums, including council members, district councils, community meetings, and neighborhood meetings.
• Investigate, address, and respond to inquiries from the public about traffic engineering issues.
• Manage parking, loading, and curbside use requests.
• Lead Traffic Engineering review of development site plans and traffic studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned including project management, construction plan development, and traffic safety analysis.

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Information Specific to this Position:
This position will be located at 25 4th Street W, Saint Paul (City Hall Annex), with flexibility for some remote work. Standard Monday through Friday working hours and occasional evening meetings required.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Position Requirements
Must possess and maintain Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Professional Civil Engineer, and four years of Civil Engineering experience, at least two years of which must be as a or equivalent.

Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer is required by date of appointment. Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer within the State of Minnesota is required within six months of appointment.

How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload the following required documents via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without these documents attached.(Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A legible copy of your Professional Engineer License
   • A resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process
GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email:

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

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How many years of professional Civil Engineering experience do you have? (Your application must show experience that supports your answer)

• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• Two years but less than three years
• Three years but less than four years
• Four years or more
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have performing professional Civil Engineering in the investigation, design, inspection, operation or construction of streets, alleys, sewers, bridges, and other Public Works projects. (Your application must show experience that supports your answer)

• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• Two years or more
• None of the above

04

What is the status of your Professional Civil Engineer license?

• Licensed as a PE (Civil Engineer) in the State of Minnesota
• Licensed as a PE (Civil Engineer) in a state other than Minnesota and will transfer my license to Minnesota within six months of appointment
• None of the above

05

In detail, describe your experience in Traffic Engineering. Please specify your role and tasks in projects or programs you have worked on.
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Describe your experience communicating with various audiences and formats, including technical and non-technical, formal and informal, individuals and small or large groups, and verbal or written communication. Consider audiences such as internal and external technical partners, agency leadership, elected officials, neighborhood groups, and community members. Discuss challenges, strategies, and outcomes.
07

Describe your experience managing heavy workloads and evolving priorities. What challenges did you encounter? What tools and strategies did you use?
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
10

I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

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