Senior Engineer 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. More information about us on our website.

About the Interceptor System

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

The Interceptor Engineering group is responsible for planning and designing capital projects to preserve, improve, and expand the interceptor system…

Senior Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a directly related discipline AND four (4) years of related experience as an Engineer AND 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’s degree in Engineering or a directly related discipline AND five (5) years of related experience as an Engineer INCLUDING being registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota or a state with reciprocity.

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 in presenting and explaining technical concepts to the general public or other non-technical groups.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft applications software and PDF editing.
• 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 interceptor 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's 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, Trimble Unity Construct (TUC), Bluebeam, Oracle Work Asset Management (WAM), Microsoft SharePoint, and 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.

Additional information

Classification Level: Senior Engineer
Union: AFSCME Grade H
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Full Salary Range: $42.58 – $69.09 Hourly/ $88,566 – $143,707 annually
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $47.11 hourly/ $97,989 annually TO $58.64 hourly/ $ annually

Classification Level: Principal Engineer
Union: AFSCME Grade I
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Full Salary Range: $46.06 – $74.71 Hourly / $95,805 – $155,397 annually
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $53.55 – $111,384 TO $65.00 – $135,200 annually

What your work environment would be

Work is typically performed in a standard office setting and at various project 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

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If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council

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