Senior Electrical Systems Specialist - MN Dept of Transportation
Senior Electrical Systems Specialist | Salary Range Engineering Specialist Senior: $36.10 - $53.18 / hourly; $73,377 - $111,040 / annually - Salary Range Engineering Specialist: $32.13 - $47.49 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,159 / annually
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This position has flexibility to work a hybrid telework schedule or work in the office. 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 as business needs dictate.
Our Senior Electrical Systems Specialist position exists to act in an advisory capacity and provides recommendations to the Assistant and State Signal and Lighting Engineers that impact statewide traffic electrical systems design, construction, and operations; to oversee, maintain, recommend, and write standards, policies, procedures, and specifications related to traffic control signals, roadway lighting, and other electrical traffic systems. The responsibilities include:
· Research and analyze new products, materials, and construction methods for use on statewide traffic electrical systems.
· Write, review, and maintain signal and lighting, contract documents and specifications.
· Provide technical expertise in traffic electrical systems to MnDOT District Traffic Offices, other MnDOT offices, contractors, consultants, and other governmental agencies.
· Assist in the MnDOT Signal and Lighting Certification and Recertification training.
· Represent the Central Office Traffic Engineering Signal and Lighting Unit in outside discussions and technical forums and in addressing new products, issues, and doing updates at the Traffic Engineering Organization (TEO) Signal and Lighting Committees and other MnDOT offices and manufacturer and vendor meetings.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn About Our Benefits
· Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
· Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
· Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
· Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
· At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office
This vacancy is being posted at two different job classes (Engineering Specialist Senior or Engineering Specialist). The final class and starting salary are dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.
Here are the Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications at the Engineering Specialist Senior
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.
Three years of experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates:
Working knowledge of contract documents, construction practices, procedures, and materials related to signal and lighting systems.
Knowledge and application of traffic signals and roadway lighting and operations.
Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code and general electrical and electronic principles.
Strong technical writing skills.
Ability to research, evaluate, and draw conclusions on traffic electrical systems procedures and materials.
Minimum Qualifications at the Engineering Specialist
Three years of experience at the Transportation Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates:
Working knowledge of contract documents, construction practices, procedures, and materials.
Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code and general electrical and electronic principles.
Strong technical writing skills (I.e. specifications and special provisions)
Ability to research, evaluate, and draw conclusions on traffic electrical systems procedures and materials.
APPLY ONLINE BY 09/10/2026 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)
Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “96427” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: MN Crossroads
Visit www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.
Contact: Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330