Signal Construction Specialist - Engineering Specialist

Working Title: Signal Construction Specialist - Engineering Specialist

Job Class: Engineering Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 98352
• Location : Roseville
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 11/10/2026
• Closing Date : 11/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC
• Division/Unit : Metro / Signal Operations
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $32.13 - $47.49 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,159 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
• Last Incumbent : Bruce Camitsch
• Supervisor Name : Derek Lehrke
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (mn.gov/mmb/…) : 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.

Help keep Minnesota’s transportation system safe and reliable by ensuring the successful construction and operation of traffic signals across the Metro District. In this role, you will lead field inspections, coordinate signal turn-ons, provide technical expertise, and support statewide training efforts that improve signal system consistency and performance.

Signal Operations is responsible for the operation and timing of the traffic signals on the Highway System within the Twin Cities Metro area. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe and effective construction, inspection, and operation of traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) within the Metro District. The incumbent provides technical expertise and quality assurance throughout construction, signal turn-ons, and represents the Metro Signal Operation Unit at designated recertification training as an expert of field inspection for contractors and internal employees. The work directly supports MnDOT’s mission to provide a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation system for all users.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead inspections of traffic signal and ITS construction projects
• Review plans, documentation, and as-built information for accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate signal turn-on activities with contractors and MnDOT staff
• Investigate and troubleshoot signal operation issues in the field
• Support annual signal system recertification training and serve as a construction subject-matter expert

This position is located at district headquarters in Roseville and has the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience at the Transportation Specialist level (or equivalent) performing construction inspection, quality assurance, testing, maintenance, and/or installation of electrical, traffic signal, or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

• Experience interpreting construction plans, specifications, wiring diagrams, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, agencies, or maintenance staff on construction or operational activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting MnDOT traffic signal or ITS construction projects.
• Experience coordinating signal turn-ons and field acceptance testing.
• Experience developing or delivering technical training.
• Knowledge of MnDOT traffic engineering standards, specifications, and signal design practices.
• Experience with signal timing, traffic management systems, or fiber communications infrastructure.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver’s 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.