What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Project Manager - Engineer Principal position at Transportation Department?
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.
We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!
Working Title: Principal Project Manager
Job Class: Engineer Principal
Agency: Transportation Department
- Job ID: 93598
- Location: Rochester
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 05/06/2026
- Closing Date: 05/26/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 6-MGEC
- Division/Unit: District 6C- ADE Program Dlvry / Traffic
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8-4:30
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes
- Salary Range: $41.43 - $63.10 / hourly; $86,505 - $131,752 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
- Last Incumbent: Chad Hanson
- Supervisor Name: Heather Lukes
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.
Note: 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 U.S. at the start of employment.
This position is located in Rochester and has the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to sign a telework agreement. |
Minimum Qualifications
A valid MN Class D driver’s license or an equivalent license from another state and maintain it as a condition of employment.
- Licensure as a professional 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 a thorough knowledge of all phases of program delivery including scoping, pre-design, final design and construction.
Additional Requirements
Reference/Background Checks:
All candidates must submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may include one or all of the following components:
• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Check
Salary : $86,505 - $131,752