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Working Title: Cooperative Agreement Program Engineer

Job Class: Engineer Principal

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89944

+ **Location** : Roseville

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 10/30/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/12/2025

+ **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

+ **Salary Range:** $40.82 - $62.17 / hourly; $85,232 - $129,810 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

+ **Last Incumbent** : Phil Bergem

+ **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.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and direction to Metro State Aid’s Cooperative Agreements Unit. Responsibilities include the management of the $5 million Local Partnership Program and other local projects involving State Funds so that locally let projects are selected, designed, processed, and built in accordance with the applicable State, State Aid, and Federal-aid 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be licensed as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design or be able to obtain licensure through reciprocity.

AND

Three years of experience as an Engineer Senior or equivalent in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Federal, State Aid, and Trunk Highway funding sources.

• Knowledge, understanding, and experience with roadway engineering design and construction practices and principles so that rules may be interpreted and applied in practical roadway design and construction situations.

• Project management experience working with City and County Engineers on Federal, State, or State Aid projects.

If advanced to the finalist pool, you will be assessed on additional criteria during a job interview including but not limited to:

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public, businesses, elected officials and other governmental organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely sufficient to give direction, facilitate meetings, make public presentations, and answer project specific and policy questions both verbally and in writing.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.