**Working Title** : Assistant State Signal and Lighting Engineer **Job Class: Engineer Principal** **Agency: Transportation** + **Job ID:** 81182 + **Location:** Roseville + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary:** Unlimited + **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted:** 10/22/2024 + **Closing Date:** 11/12/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Transportation Department/MGEC + **Division/Unit:** Operations Division/Office of Traffic Engineering + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift + **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes + **Salary Range:** $40.82 - $62.17 / hourly; $85,232 - $129,811 / annually + **Classified Status:** Classified + **Bargaining Unit:** 212/MGEC + **Last Incumbent:** N/A + **Supervisor Name:** Sue Zarling + **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. This position is located in Roseville and will have the option to telework, reporting to the office at least one day/week. The employee is required to complete a telework agreement. This position will provide specialized guidance to statewide traffic electrical systems design and operations for traffic control signals and to support roadway lighting; to review, coordinate and develop uniform statewide policies, procedures, and standards for signal and lighting design and operation. The responsibilities include: · Managing and working on traffic signal related projects. · Exercise supervisory authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered, and employees will effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the annual objectives of the section. · Coordinate with Metro District and Greater Minnesota Districts on signal operations and signal shared services. · Represent interests of non-Metro districts in signal design and operation decisions. · Provide technical support for traffic electrical systems training programs. · Coordinate and manage the evaluation of new products and methods for traffic electrical designs and operation. · Act as technical liaison for miscellaneous research and implementation projects. · Provide engineering assistance to MnDOT’s Connected and Automated Vehicle Program with a focus on traffic signal control devices. **Minimum Qualifications** **NOTE: To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.** Licensure as an Electrical or Professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). (If obtaining licensure through Comity (reciprocity), a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.) AND Three years of experience as an Engineer Senior or equivalent that demonstrates the following: + Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic signal design and operation. + Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code. + Knowledge of general electrical principles. + Ability to review technical information and arrive at solutions to problems. + Supervisory experience sufficient to enforce and communicate MnDOT’s policies, personnel rules, and collective bargaining agreements. **Preferred Qualifications** · Certification by the Transportation Professional Certification Board Inc. as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer · Field knowledge of traffic signal and lighting construction issues. · Knowledge and application of roadway lighting design. · Knowledge and application of systems engineering processes. · Knowledge and application of the National ITS Architecture. · Knowledge and application of National ITS equipment and communications standards. · Knowledge of Structural engineering. If advanced to the finalist pool, you will be assessed on the following criteria during a job interview: * Oral and written communications skills sufficient to clearly and concisely communicate information to customers, stakeholders and occasionally the public. * Human relations skills sufficient to build and maintain constructive relationships with the internal and external partners. * Conflict management, consensus building and negotiation skills. **Additional Requirements** **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 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.