| Location | St. Paul, MN |
| Salary | $42.58–$69.09 Per Hour |
Senior or Principal Engineer
Salary
See Position Description
Location
390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00374
Division
Environmental Services
Department
WW P&CD Planning & Cmnty. Prgr
Opening Date
10/15/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
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.
The Environmental Services (ES) Division is hiring either a Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer (depending on qualifications). This posting will create a 6-month eligibility list for future vacancies.
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.
Senior Engineer
Full Salary Range: $42.58 - $69.09 hourly/$88,566 - $143,707 yearly
Anticipated Salary Range*: $48.33 - $58.17 hourly/$100,526 - $120,993 yearly
Principal Engineer
Full Salary Range: $46.06 - $74.71 hourly/$95,805 - $155,397 yearly
Anticipated Salary Range*: $53.55 - $74.51 hourly/$111,384 - $154,981 yearly
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
The Wastewater Planning and Community Programs team leads infrastructure planning efforts for the regional wastewater system that is operated by the Environmental Services division of the Metropolitan Council. This work involves close coordination with the 111 communities that are connected to the regional wastewater system, in order to understand system needs to meet the anticipated growth of the region as well as to thoughtfully plan for cost-effective and reliable wastewater service. The wastewater planning role is critical to orderly and economical growth of the region while protecting public health and the environment.
Our team brings a regional perspective to infrastructure planning, drafting and interpreting policy, and looking broadly at solutions that provide the greatest benefit to the region. We do this through coordinated planning, permitting, and administration of programs to provide a regional wastewater system and integrated water planning to meet the needs of the Twin Cities region every day to secure clean water that current and future generations can rely on. Our work is both challenging and rewarding, involving collaboration with internal and external partners to anticipate future conditions and to prepare our region for that future.
This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidates permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
What you would do in this job
This position includes planning technical analysis, collaboration, and administration of programs and projects in the Wastewater Planning and Community Programs team. The work may also include cross-functional participation on projects and programs in Met Councils Water Resources and Water Supply Planning teams. Some examples of duties include:
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Senior Engineer
OR
Principal Engineer
OR
Note: FE exam replaces the former Engineer in Training (EIT) exam.
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
What you can expect from us:
More about why you should join us!
Additional information
Senior Engineer
Union/Pay Grade: AFSCME Grade H
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Principal Engineer
Union/Pay Grade: AFSCME Grade I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
What your work environment would be:
The majority of time, work is performed in a standard office setting. Conducting field inspections and performance of duties at off site locations as required. Some positions may require work to be performed at off-site work locations (e.g., field inspections) where the position may be exposed to moving parts, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions and vibration. Confined space entry at industry and various facilities is required.
What steps the recruitment process involves:
Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council,you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and 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 drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job youre 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 HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.
We believe our employees are a key to our agencys 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:
The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:
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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.
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How did you first hear about this job opening?
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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 employees first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.
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The Metropolitan Council recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative tools are increasingly used in application processes. While the Council permits the use of AI to assist in the preparation of application materials, all applicants must certify the following statement:
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Please select the option that best describes your combination of completed education in Engineering or a related field and professional Engineering experience:
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Have you successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) OR are you registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota or a state with reciprocity?
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Describe your experience (in a work or academic setting) with infrastructure planning or design. Explain how this experience may be relevant to this position. Describe any methods or tools you have used in past planning efforts. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
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What experience have you had collaborating on cross-functional teams (composed of people from different occupational or educational background, or bringing different perspectives to the team)? What did you learn from such experience, and what skills, thought processes, tools, or techniques were important to bring together different perspectives toward a common goal? If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
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What experience do you have communicating complex technical information with a non-technical audience? What skills, thought processes, tools, or techniques are important when communicating with people who may have a different background than your own? If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
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Please briefly describe the training and experience do you have in managing projects or project-oriented teams. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
Required Question
Employer Metropolitan Council
Address 390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101
Website https://metrocouncil.org