Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) activities associated with the delivery of MnDOT’s Trunk Highway Program are performed in accordance with Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and MnDOT Standards.  This position exists to help implement MnDOT’s ADA Transition Plan throughout the Department in both design and construction capacities.

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.

Why MnDOT?

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
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework may be available
• And more!

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 3/23/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “92489” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”  
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Organization/Association - COMTO

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

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). 

AND 

Three (3) years of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:

• Experience implementing Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines and standards.
• Experience in the design of accessible pedestrian facilities including curb ramps, sidewalks, and accessible pedestrian signals.
• Experience with road design standards, construction specifications and detail plan requirements, content, and organization.
• Experience with roadway design principles, engineering, and construction practices.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License.