Entry Level Cost Engineer Jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Jobot
$125000 - $160000
Saint Paul, MN
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Valzo Soft Solutions LLC
$70 - $72
Minneapolis, MN
2-3 years of experience in developing applications targeting a major cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP), Proven knowledge of development tools such as Visual Studio, Git, SQL Server Management Studio, CICD/automation tools such as Jenkins, Ansible etc. Create low level design documents (including code samples/outlines) and detailed engineering specifications based on complex business, user, and non-functional (e.g., performance, reliability, balance, and controls) requirements.
Xcel Energy
$68300 - $152766
Minneapolis, MN
The team leverages technical expertise, innovative engineering practices, data-driven insights and teamwork to deliver resilient, safe, and cost-effective solutions, resulting in operational excellence across the wind, solar, and battery storage portfolio. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.
Vireo Health
Minneapolis, MN
What impact you'll make:· Costing Translation: Analyze and "reverse engineer" varied accounting/costing methodologies from acquired companies; normalize data for corporate integration. Founded by physicians and driven by innovation, we blend science, technology, and passion to create top-tier cannabis products and experiences.
Engineering & Construction Innovations, Inc.
OAKDALE, MN
At Engineering & Construction Innovations, Inc. (ECI), we don’t just build projects—we solve the toughest engineering challenges in heavy civil construction. Assist engineers/project managers with data gathering and preparation for submittals and transmittals to customers, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
Progress Rail
Hudson, Wisconsin
Gain an understanding of railroad signal systems through on-the-job training; • Design wayside signal systems and highway crossing warning systems to customer specifications using AutoCAD and MicroStation software; • Design electrical and equipment schematics to ensure safe and effective movement of trains; • Implement quality initiatives at the design level; • High level of detailed work. • High analytical and problem solving skills; • Ability to work independently and accurately under tight deadlines; • Skilled attention to detail; • Strong communication skills both written and verbal; • Competent computer skills; • Continuous focus on learning.
VAA
$60000 - $85000
Minneapolis, MN
VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).
Flint Hills Resources
Rosemount, MN
As an electrical plant engineer, you will develop and demonstrate an understanding of: How to drive innovation and transformation, make calculated bets, improve efficiency, expand capability, and create value through the application of Principled Based Management Leading/fostering a safety culture that identifies hazards and eliminates/controls risks Oil flow and high-level function of refinery process units and basic refinery economics Analytical skills and engineering knowledge to identify, assess, and implement EH&S and business improvement opportunities Identifying, recommending and implementing equipment improvements, new systems and process changes that reduce risk to employees, improve productivity, yield, quality and/or reduce costs Providing technical support for specifications and design reviews for existing equipment and new equipment installations Leading and promoting Root Cause Analysis; i.e. Capturing and categorizing loss events and advancing strategies around asset reliability Collaborating with leaders and technicians to eliminate repeated failures Leading projects to improve asset performance Providing technical support for operations and maintenance technicians to improve skills and knowledge Performing electrical distribution system load flow analyses, arc flash analyses, etc. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families.
LanceSoft Inc
Plymouth, MN
The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems, or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation – while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills. Key Skills Required Attention to Detail Root Cause Analysis Process Validation Main Responsibilities Support day-to-day manufacturing from a quality perspective.
Uhl Company Inc
$60000 - $80000
Maple Grove, MN
In addition you will: Direct the project preplanning process, accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, develop schedules, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks, and collaborate with project team to proactively resolve problems; sets objectives and goals with specific measures. As a Controls Systems Technician you will be our point of contact to clients and execute design, programming, commissioning, technical support and project management services for building automation controls projects.
AECOM
$110000 - $160000
Minneapolis, MN
Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets sectors including transmission (substations, OH/UG transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), power distribution (OH/UG power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), renewables (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind), and next generation energy (hydrogen, fuel cells, electrolyzers, etc.). We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
Uhl Company Inc
$60000 - $100000
Maple Grove, MN
Uhl Company Inc is a privately held, multi-divisional construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high quality work in building automation, mechanical Systems and building security sectors, founded in 1917. Position Overview: As an HVAC Controls Design Engineer, you will design building automation controls projects in collaboration with customers and sales teams.
Applied Business Communications (ABcom)
$50000 - $80000
New Brighton, MN
Coordinates proposal activities, scheduling, and communications; procures equipment and places product orders; assists fellow engineers with technical knowledge, including Accubid estimating software; delivers high quality results that differentiate us from other competitors. Works with sales team and project management groups to engineer and provide accurate bills of materials and cost estimates for upcoming jobs—new construction and retrofit.
Sargent & Lundy
$116620 - $179890
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Work collaboratively on quality assessments and critical digital reviews, Perform consulting level work for digital IOT, innovation, and strategic first of a kind (FOAK) projects for the nuclear industry, Prepare and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applications, Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including master diagrams and schematics, Interface with vendors to prepare and review materials and equipment purchase specifications, Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements, Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation, Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction, Support station outage activities as required . You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of instrumentation & controls engineering issues, Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements, Perform Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation & control systems functional requirements for nuclear plant systems.
Sargent & Lundy
$72690 - $106250
Minneapolis, Minnesota
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools: You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects.
Apidel Technologies
Chanhassen, MN
The role will collaborate with multiple disciplinessuch as mechanical, electrical, and techniciansto create and improve manufacturing systems and develop software solutions for a wide variety of electro-mechanical equipment used in the semiconductor and other industries. PLC Software: Allen Bradley Studio 5000 / Logix 5000 (Preferable), Emerson (GE) Proficy Machine Edition (Preferable), Siemens TIA Portal.
Sargent & Lundy
$95840 - $147870
Minneapolis, Minnesota
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Sargent & Lundy
$82380 - $125860
Minneapolis, Minnesota
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Claros Technologies
$100000 - $130000
Minneapolis, MN
The Engineer III works closely with Sales, Engineering and external partners to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality solutions that enable sustainable and responsible PFAS management. • Manage and coordinate multiple client pilot and commercial projects from design through delivery, ensuring alignment with project plans, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
$78800 - $118200
St Paul Park, MN
Typical tasks include: planning and scheduling of materials, labor, and equipment for construction, tracking and analyzing costs and comparing to control budgets, ensuring compliance with document control procedures and processes, preparing documents that provide an audit trail of major project decisions and risk mitigation efforts, assisting with bid preparation, award, and contract administration, monitoring and reporting of contractor productivity, progress, and performance, preparing schedule updates and critical path analysis. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
$110000 - $130000
Chanhassen, MN
You will focus on coordinating engineering tasks, tracking progress, identifying issues, supporting risk mitigation, and ensuring alignment with program goals across multiple actuator platforms. Curtiss-Wright manufactures Exlar® electromechanical linear roller screw actuators, rotary servo motors, and integrated control solutions for a broad range of applications.
Designing Earth Contracting, Inc.
East Bethel, MN
Manage all aspects of bid preparation, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, soliciting vendor/sub-contractor quotes, preparing cost estimates and submitting bid proposals. Designing Earth Contracting (DEC) utilizes today's latest technology and experienced staff to provide our clients with services that are second to none.