Transportation Specialist – Traffic Engineering

Some examples of work may include but are not limited to:

• Develops and reviews complex signing, pavement marking, and temporary traffic control plans and specifications for project letting ensuring compliance with MnMUTCD, Traffic Engineering Manual, and CADD data standards.
• Designs sign panels for inclusion in construction plans and for installation by the District Traffic Services Section.
• Helps maintain the District Sign Database housed in TAMMS.
• Assists with the implementation of traffic control plans, pavement marking plans, and signing plans by being an expert technical resource for MnDOT District Construction staff.
• Performs field investigations and analysis of in place traffic control devices in accordance with the MnMUTCD and the MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual.
• Performs all work necessary to provide a speed recommendation to supervisor based on the most current MnMUTCD and MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual guidance.
• Investigates traffic control devices complaints to identify problems, make recommendations regarding the need and placement of traffic control devices and make necessary corrections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience performing Traffic Engineering activities that included at least two years of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD).

OR

• Three years of experience performing Traffic Engineering activities that included at least two years of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) ANDroad or bridge maintenance, road construction, design, surveying, materials/soils, right of way, sign repair/ installation and/or permits.

AND

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
• Licensure: Valid Class D Driver’s License

Please note: Education Substitution: A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts.)

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 5/29/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “91217” 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 – AASHTO
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us