Description

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. 

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
• And more!

 How to Apply: 

Please Apply Online by 2/10/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “91414” 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.)
• 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.