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.
We are committed to supporting a
diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Environmental Services (ES) Division is hiring either an Associate Engineer or 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! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (ES) 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 treatment plants 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.
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 and meet the anticipated growth of the region as well as 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.
Associate Engineer
Full Salary Range: $75,774 - $122,990 yearly
Anticipated Salary Range: $75,744 - $90,376 yearly
Engineer
Full Salary Range: $81,973 - $132,933 yearly
Anticipated Salary Range: $81,973 - $97,698 yearly
*The starting salary will depend on the selected candidate's experience, skills, education, and internal salary equity.
This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Associate Engineer
Union/Grade: AFSCME Grade F
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Engineer
Union/Grade: AFSCME Grade G
FLSA Status: Non-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:
- We review your minimum qualifications
- We rate your education and experience
- We conduct a structured panel interview
- We conduct a selection interview
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 you're 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.
Metropolitan Council
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medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, pension
Jun 06, 2026