Associate Engineer or Engineer

Overview

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. The Environmental Services (ES) Division has two vacancies for either an Associate Engineer or Engineer in the Plant Engineering group within the Capital Design and Delivery department.

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $75,774 – $86,008 for Associate Engineer, $84,053 – $97,698 for Engineer.

• Participate in all phases of capital project delivery—planning, design, construction support—at one or more of 9 ES Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs).
• Perform field evaluations and observations.
• Assist in preparation of engineering studies, feasibility reports, technical memoranda, cost estimates, developing alternative solutions and answering “what if” scenarios by gathering and analyzing data.
• Evaluate mechanical equipment, products and systems for wastewater treatment processes and facilities.
• Develop plans and specifications for construction projects under direction of Plant Engineering Project Managers.
• Maintain facility and project files.
• 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.
• Provide engineering assistance to wastewater treatment plant operations, ES maintenance, and the plant engineering staff.
• Complete related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a directly related discipline.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a directly related discipline.
• At least two years of related engineering experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire.

• Experience or completed college-level coursework in wastewater treatment, wastewater solids treatment, water treatment, and/or hydraulics.
• Experience writing and/or presenting technical concepts.
• Experience with or exposure to engineering work associated with projects or project management.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Application software, Blue Beam, and/or E-Builder (Trimble Unity Construct).
• Experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environments.

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• Opt‑in tuition reimbursement and on‑site training.
• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund.
• Two or more medical plans with employer contribution toward premiums over 80%.
• Dental, life, and vision insurance.
• Well@Work clinic, bus/rail pass (valued over $1,200 per year), parking at many job locations, fitness centers at many job locations, Employee Assistance Program, extensive health and wellness programs and resources.

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 .