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Assistant District Engineer, Program Delivery

Management$161k/yrFull-time

Posted: 24-Jul-26 | Location: Rochester, Minnesota | Full Time | Up to $160,734 annually

About the role

This position will manage and provide engineering leadership for the operations of District 6, including design, hydraulics, project management, consultant agreements, major projects, materials, and planning. As a member of the District Management Team, manage and integrate the District’s resources. They will manage the SE Minnesota Area Transportation Improvement Program and chair the SE Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership. This position has full managerial authority and accountability for human and fiscal resources and other resources needed to deliver these aspects of the program delivery area in a manner that addresses customer needs.

As a member of the Pre-Construction Management Group (PCMG), you will provide leadership, management, and direction to State and District Program Delivery Sections so that programs can be accomplished and constituent needs met.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and provide engineering leadership for District 6 operations, including design, hydraulics, project management, consultant agreements, major projects, materials, and planning.
  • Integrate District resources and manage the SE Minnesota Area Transportation Improvement Program.
  • Chair the SE Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership.
  • Exercise full managerial authority and accountability for human, fiscal, and other resources.
  • Provide leadership, management, and direction to State and District Program Delivery Sections to meet program goals and constituent needs.

Requirements

  • 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.)
  • Five (5) years of professional post-registration engineering experience, of which at least three (3) years must be at the Engineer Principal level or higher (e.g., qualifying Engineer Principal experience includes management of high-level, complex projects or programs, including supervision of other engineers).

Qualifications

If you meet the requirements, you must also submit a written summary of your knowledge and experience in the following areas:

  • Leadership: Considerable leadership skills and experience to successfully lead and manage agency initiatives, develop and implement innovative solutions to complex issues, and lead and motivate others who do not report directly in developing and completing projects/programs.
  • Fiscal: Strong fiscal management skills.

Benefits

  • Low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage.
  • 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.
  • Some teleworking may be available.

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