E&C Engineer

Must Have:

• ABET Degree in Structural, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

• PE (Professional Engineer)
• Previous Experience with Remediation, Demolition, Civil Engineering design, project management, construction support.

Intake Call Summary – E&C Engineer II (Civil/Environmental) (1597)

• Closure and remediation of historical/retired coal plant sites (soil, coal ash, contaminated materials).
• Developing project portfolios for long‑term environmental compliance aligned with regulatory requirements (MPCA, EPA).
• Adding to an existing team due to increasing environmental project needs.

• Approximately 60% office work, 40% field visits and inspections depending on the project phase.
• Field work within ~1 hour of Twin Cities (Sherco/Becker, King Plant in Bayport).
• No people management.

• Internal Environmental Services group (MPCA/EPA interface).
• External engineering consultants (environmental & civil design), construction firms.
• Internal project managers and construction managers.

• Day 1:
  Logistics—computer, badge, required training.
• Week 1:
  Meet project team, visit sites with PM.
• Month 1:
  Begin assigned responsibilities on remediation projects and portfolio planning.

• Standard business hours with flexibility (approx. 7:30–4 or 8–5).
• Expected to be on‑site or at project locations Tue–Thu each week.
• Up to ~45 hours per week depending on project needs; some OT may occur.

• 5–7+ years civil/environmental engineering experience (mid‑career up to ~15 years considered).
• Experience with environmental regulations (regulator, consulting firm, or owner).
• Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Earth.
• ABET‑accredited degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license.

• FE/PE as part of professional development (not required).
• Experience with civil construction contractors.
• Experience in closure/remediation projects (nice to have due to niche nature).

• Strong communication and collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to self‑manage the workload.

• Primary office: 414 Nicollet Mall; optional office at Sherco/Becker - 13999 Industrial Blvd, Becker, MN 55308
• Travel reimbursed at cost; no per diem.
• Overnight travel is rare (only for farther sites).

• Two‑round process: virtual first, onsite follow‑up; panel of 1–2 people.
• Standard 12‑month contract, high likelihood of extension (10‑year program).

• Long‑term, stable project portfolio (10+ years).
• Part of major environmental transformation from coal to renewables.
• High‑impact work on large‑scale demolition and remediation projects. See example of latest project – Minnesota Valley Power Plant | Veit

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