• Engineer Principal

    State of Minnesota (Baxter, MN)


    Working Title: Engineer Principal

     

    Job Class: Engineer Principal

    Agency: Transportation Dept

    + **Job ID** : 91414

    + **Location** : Baxter

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

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

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

    + **Date Posted** : 01/14/2026

    + **Closing Date** : 01/27/2026

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-MGEC

    + **Division/Unit** : Construction Baxter

    + **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** : Ken Slama

    + **Supervisor Name** : Anthony Hughes

    + **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 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.

    Job Duties:

    This position serves as the Resident Engineer to oversee and provide direction for the 3A Baxter Construction Office. Responsibilities include:

     

    + Serving as the Resident Engineer (Engineer of Record) for the 3A Baxter Construction Office.You will administer construction projects, with the assistance of Project Engineers, Project Supervisors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions so that the construction projects will comply with any and all terms of the contract.

    + Coordinating work assignments of the Construction staff during non-construction season with multiple program delivery functional areas to provide support for some final design activities.Coordinating construction reviews of all design projects.

    + Directing construction scheduling and staffing so that projects are staffed with qualified people who ensure the work is in accordance with contract requirements in the Baxter Construction Office.

    Minimum Qualifications

    To qualify for Engineer Principal, applicants must meet all the following:

    + Licensure as a professional Civil 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 knowledge and skill in the design, construction and maintenance of highways, buildings and bridges.

    + Valid Class D Driver’s License.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience administering contracts for large bridge and highway construction projects.

    + Knowledge of MnDOT standards and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and codes as they relate to transportation system planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation.

    + Extensive knowledge of process design and improvement methods and tools.

    + Thorough management skills with emphasis on scheduling, organization, delegation, goal setting, budgeting and the ability to respond rapidly to short notice scheduling changes.

    + Negotiating and consensus building skills.

    Additional Requirements

    REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

    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 the following components:

     

    • SEMA4 Records Check

    • Criminal History Check

    • Employment Reference Check

    • Education/License Verification

    • Driver's License Check

    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.