Senior or Principal Engineer

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven‑county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

The Environmental Services (ES) Division has three vacancies for either a senior engineer or principal engineer in the Plant Engineering group within the Capital Design and Delivery department. Salary ranges: senior engineer $100,526–115,000; principal engineer $111,384–140,000.

• Manage detailed phases of engineering work for capital projects and programs at ES Water Resource Recovery Facilities.
• Provide work direction to A/E consultants and plant engineering staff.
• Lead project delivery activities through planning, design, construction, and commissioning support.
• Manage project budgets, formats, and procurement documentation.
• Track approvals for purchase orders, change orders, and invoices.
• Prepare milestone schedules and mitigate schedule impacts.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Four years of related engineering experience (senior engineer); five years for principal engineer.
• Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Minnesota or a state with reciprocity. PE required for many positions.

• Experience managing large multi‑disciplinary capital projects ($15M+).
• Experience in all phases of project delivery for wastewater or water projects.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to present technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Blue Beam, E‑Builder, and other engineering software.

Opportunity to make a difference in the Twin Cities region. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and work‑life balance. Hybrid work arrangement possible; permanent residence required in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

The Metropolitan Council is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employer. We encourage persons of color, LGBTQ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.