Job Details Working Title: Engineering Specialist Senior Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior Agency: Transportation Dept - Job ID: 98117
- Location: Willmar
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/30/2026
- Closing Date: 11/13/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-MGEC
- Division/Unit: District 8 - Willmar / Planning
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $36.10 - $53.18 / hourly; $75,376 - $111,039 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
- Last Incumbent: Irene Aguilar
- Supervisor Name: Todd Broadwell
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary This position is to support and assist the Assistant District Engineer for State Aid in providing comprehensive direction, management, and engineering leadership in the operation of the District's State Aid and Federal Aid Programs for local transportation partners. This position also serves as the District's Partnership Agreements Coordinator and Project Manager for the District's Cooperative Agreements for local transportation partners
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of advanced para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:
- Knowledge of State Aid rules, regulations and principals of the State Aid Highway System and highway construction plan preparation sufficient to carry out the construction approval process.
- Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of local, regional and state units of government as it relates to transportation.
- Experience coordinating project development with multiple agencies including city, county and staff from MnDOT functional areas sufficient to balance workload to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of all phases of program delivery including scoping, preliminary design, final design, and construction.
- Oral and written communication skills, experience in public speaking.
Preferred Qualifications - Project management experience working on city and county federal, state, state aid and turnback projects showing an understanding and proficiency with standards, rules and regulations.
- Technical expertise in MnDOT design standards, specifications, policies and procedures to include: geometric design standards; letting practices; federal regulations and MnDOT specifications.
- Knowledge and experience with the requirements and drafting of construction contracts, change orders, and work orders.
Additional Requirements **Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of thefollowing components:
- SEMA4 Records Check
- Criminal History Check
- Employment Reference Check
- Education/License Verification
- Driver's License Check -A revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violationwithin the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the lastthree (3) years will disqualify a candidate
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Jennifer Trostem at jennifer.trostem@state.mn.us or 507-706-2812 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jennifer Trostem at jennifer.trostem@state.mn.us .
Benefits As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include: - Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals: - Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: - A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
