Salary: See Position Description
Location : 390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Associate Engineer - Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $75,774 - $86,008
Engineer - Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $84,053 - $97,698
*The starting salary will depend on the selected candidate's experience, skills, education, and internal salary equity.

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

The Plant Engineering group consists of 19 engineers, engineering support, and administrative staff. As an Associate Engineer or Engineer in the Plant Engineering group you will have an opportunity to work on all phases of capital project delivery - from planning, through design and construction support - at one or more of 9 ES Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) that treat municipal wastewater collected within the 7-county Twin Cities region.

To start, the successful candidate will be assigned to a project delivery team led by a project manager in the Plant Engineering group. 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

• Seneca WRRF Piping and Site Rehabilitation

$10M

• Hastings WRRF Renewal

$30M

• New Crow River WRRF

$180M

• System-Wide Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Replacement

$20M

If you are a civil engineer, an electrical engineer with interest in power distribution or instrumentation and controls, an environmental engineer or have a related engineering degree, with interest in wastewater treatment and you enjoy participating in high-functioning teams, then this position might be right for you.

The best qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills 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

• Perform field evaluations and observation.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering studies, feasibility reports, engineering evaluations, technical memoranda, cost estimates, etc. to develop alternative solutions and answer "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 the direction of Plant Engineering Project Managers.
• Establish and maintain appropriate 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.

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

Associate Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or in a directly related area of discipline AND
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire. *Note: FE exam replaces the former Engineering in Training (EIT) exam

Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or in a directly related area of discipline AND
• At least two years of related engineering experience AND
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire. Note: FE exam replaces the former Engineering in Training (EIT) exam

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

• Experience or completed college-level coursework in wastewater treatment, water treatment, hydraulics, power distribution or instrumentation and controls.
• Experience writing and/or presenting technical concepts.
• Experience with or exposure to engineering work associated with capital projects or capital project management.
• 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 practical applications of engineering theories and principles.
• Knowledge of ES water resource recovery facilities and practices.
• Ability to develop written problem statements and alternatives for the purpose of completing business case evaluations.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports suited to the needs of the audience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications from the owner perspective.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• 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.

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: Associate Engineer
Union: AFSCME Grade F
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $75,774 - $88,008
Full Salary Range: $75,774 - $122,990

Classification Level: Engineer
Union: AFSCME Grade G
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $84,053 - $97,698
Full Salary Range: $81,973 - $132,933

What your work environment would be:
The majority of time, work is 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:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

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

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 that your application shows all relevant education and experience you 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

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How did you first hear 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

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

• Associate Engineer
• Engineer

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

• Master's degree in Engineering in the related area of discipline - civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, or chemical
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in the related area of discipline - civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, or chemical
• None of the above

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Have you successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "no" to the previous question, are you willing and/or able to take the FE exam within six months of your hire?

• Yes
• No

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Have you taken any pertinent college-level courses pertaining to municipal wastewater treatment, water treatment, hydraulics, power distribution or instrumentation and controls?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, identify the courses you have taken for which you have received college credits. If you have not taken any courses, indicate "N/A."
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Select the option that best reflects your work experience.

• Two or more years of related experience as