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Senior or Principal Engineer

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Location

390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00308

Division

Environmental Services

Opening Date

12/23/2025

Closing Date

1/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

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.More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

The Environmental Services (ES) Division has three vacancies for either aSenior or Principal Engineer (depending on qualifications) in the Plant Engineering group within the Capital Design and Delivery department.

Senior Engineer - Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $100,526 - $115,000

Principal Engineer - Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $111,384 - $140,000

*The starting salary will depend on the selected candidate's experience, skills, education, and internal salary equity.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! The Environmental Services (ES) Division of the Metropolitan Council operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. ES Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. ES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work.

To find out more about the Environmental Services Division, please click on the link for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Plant Engineering group consists of 19 scientists, engineers, and administrative staff. Asenior engineer orprincipal engineer in the Plant Engineering group is responsible for managing the detailed phases of engineering work for part of a major capital project, a total capital project of moderate scope, or a program of multiple capital projects (depending on qualifications) at one or more of 9 ES Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) that treat municipal wastewater collected within the 7-county Twin Cities Region. The principal engineermanages large, complex, often multi-disciplinary projects (>$15M in construction cost), requiring substantial coordination with internal stakeholders, Architectural/Engineering A/E) consultants, the general public, regulatory agencies and state and local government.

As a project or program manager, thesenior engineer or principal engineer also provides work direction to the A/E and to less-experienced plant engineering staff assigned to the project/program. The project manager will lead project delivery activities through planning and design and will provide engineering and commissioning support services during construction.

Following is a partial list of current Plant Engineering projects:

ES Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Projects/Programs

Estimated Construction Cost

+ Metropolitan WRRF Fourth Incinerator

$285M

+ Metropolitan WRRF Effluent Pumping Station Rehabilitation

$40M

+ Empire WRRF Solids Improvements

$45M

+ Seneca WRRF Piping and Site Rehabilitation

$10M

+ Blue Lake WRRF Improvements

$200M

+ Hastings WRRF Renewal

$30M

+ New Crow River WRRF

$180M

+ System-Wide Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Replacement

$20M

The best qualified candidates will have keen interest in sharing their knowledge/experience with others in the plant engineering group and a passion for providing high-level customer service in fulfilling the ES mission of providing wastewater services and integrated planning to ensure sustainable water quality and water supply for the region.

After an initial period of on-site work, this position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

+ Represent the Council with regulatory agencies, local interests, neighborhood groups, cities, metropolitan county, state, and federal governmental units, industrial user groups and other interested parties. Conduct necessary communications and interactions with groups.

+ Apply engineering skills and knowledge to wastewater treatment plant projects and systems performance monitoring and optimization.

+ Manage project budgets and expenditures.

+ Prepare milestone schedules. Anticipate impacts to project schedule and actively work to mitigate project delays.

+ Track approval processes for various purchase orders, change orders, amendments, pay requests, invoices, and other procurement/contract administration documents.

+ Solve problems from an owner/government agency perspective.

+ Lead planning and/or design of assigned projects to meet ES business objectives.

+ Prepare consultant work authorizations and review consultant deliverables, including plans and specifications, technical memoranda, evaluations, and reports.

+ Prepare and review evaluations for wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment, products, systems, and facilities.

+ Monitor projects during installation/construction and commissioning.

+ Provide work direction to Architectural/Engineering (A/E) consultants and plant engineering staff as assigned for a particular project or program.

+ Perform lower-level engineer series duties as needed.

+ Complete related duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Senior Engineer

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or in a directly related area of disciplineAND

+ Four years of related experience as an EngineerAND

+ Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) or Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota or a state with reciprocity. PE may be required for some positions. Note: FE exam replaces the former Engineering in Training (EIT) exam.

Principal Engineer

+ Bachelor' degree in Engineering or in a directly related area of disciplineAND

+ Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota or a state with reciprocityAND

+ Five years of related experience as an Engineer.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

+ Experience managing engineering work on large multi-disciplinary capital projects ($15M construction cost or greater).

+ Experience in all three phases of project delivery for wastewater or water projects: planning, design, and construction/commissioning.

+ Experience presenting and explaining technical concepts to the general public or other non-technical group.

+ Basic computer skills using Microsoft Application software, BlueBeam, and/or E-Builder (Trimble Unity Construct).

+ Experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environments.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

+ Knowledge of ES water resource recovery facilities and practices.

+ Knowledge of ES project management and program management methods and techniques.

+ Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports suited to the needs of the audience.

+ Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups or Council members.

+ Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications from the owner perspective.

+ Ability to effectively work in a team environment.

+ Increased human relation skills in advocating and negotiating with customers and/or stakeholders to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Increased proficiency in computer skills necessary to complete work, e.g., Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams, E-builder, Bluebeam, Oracle work Asset Management (WAM), Microsoft SharePoint, Wonderware.

+ Ability to procure goods and services using Council policies and procedures.

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

+ We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Classification Level: Senior Engineer

Union: AFSCME Grade H

FLSA Status: Exempt

FullSalary Range: $88,566 - $143,707

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $100,526 - $115,000

Classification Level: Principal Engineer

Union:AFSCME Grade I

FLSA Status:Exempt

Full Salary Range: $95,805 - $155,397

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $111,384 - $140,000

What your work environment would be:

Work is typically performed in a standard office setting and at various plant sites throughout the region. Periodic construction or project site visits will be required.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

+ We review your minimum qualifications.

+ We rate your education and experience.

+ We conduct a structured panel interview.

+ We conduct a selection interview.

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected].

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

02

How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

03

If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

04

Select the position(s) for which you are applying.

+ Senior Engineer

+ Principal Engineer

05

Select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.

+ Master's degree in Engineering in the related area of discipline - civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical or environmental

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering in the related area of discipline - civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical or environmental

+ None of the above

06

Select the option that best reflects your experience.

+ Five or more years of related experience as an Engineer

+ At least four, but less than five years of related experience as an Engineer

+ Some related experience as an Engineer, but less than four years of experience

+ No experience as an Engineer.

07

Please select your highest certification, if applicable.

+ Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota or the ability to obtain licensure in the State of Minnesota via reciprocity within six months

+ Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE)

08

Please select the areas below with which you have work experience (select all that apply).

+ Experience managing engineering work on large multi-disciplinary captial projects ($15M construction cost or greater).

+ Experience in one or more of the following phases of project delivery for wastewater or water projects: planning, design, and/or construction/commissioning.

+ Experience presenting and explaining technical concepts to the general public or other non-technical group.

09

If you indicated in question #8 that you have experience managing engineering work on large multi-disciplinary capital projects ($15M construction cost or greater), please describe that experience including the approximate construction cost. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."

10

If you indicated in question #8 that you have experience in planning, design, and/or construction/commissioning of wastewater or water projects, please describe that experience. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."

11

If you indicated in question #8 that you have experience presenting and explaining technical concepts to the general public or other non-technical group, please provide one example of a presentation that you helped prepare and/or deliver to a group. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."

12

Please select the software you have experience using (select all that apply).

+ Excel, or other spreadsheet application software

+ PowerPoint, or other presentation software

+ Word, or other word processing software

+ BlueBeam, or similar .pdf file editing software

+ E-Builder (Trimble Unity Construct), or other construction management software

13

The Metropolitan Council values a workplace that is as diverse as the people we serve. Please describe your experience working and collaborating in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environment. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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