Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Civil project engineer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in transportation infrastructure, municipal utilities, and land development, with demand at every level from entry-level EIT to senior project manager. The busiest hiring markets are the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where firms like WSB, Bolton and Menk, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation maintain consistent staff needs. Stormwater management, roadway design, and bridge rehabilitation are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Project Manager, PE to join our Municipal team in our Rochester office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.
We are looking to add a Civil Project Manager, PE who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities!
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Civil Project Manager you will be responsible for planning, development, and completion of projects ensuring client satisfaction and budget management..
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- 10+ years' progressive experience in the civil engineering field, including experience working with municipal infrastructure.
- Experience with client relationship management and business development.
- Experience in plan and specification development with construction contract administration.
- Experience with municipal business development and building strong client relationships
- Experience conducting community meetings and communication
- Previous supervisory experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.
Salary Range: $83,000 - $155,000 depending on years of experience and credentials
Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Supporting Our Employees
There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
- Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
- ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
- 401(k) Match Program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Six paid company holidays
- Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Short term and Long-term disability
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/ (https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/)
OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers (https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers)
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.
It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Professional Engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Project Manager, PE to join our Municipal team in our Rochester office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.
We are looking to add a Civil Project Manager, PE who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities!
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Civil Project Manager you will be responsible for planning, development, and completion of projects ensuring client satisfaction and budget management..
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- 10+ years' progressive experience in the civil engineering field, including experience working with municipal infrastructure.
- Experience with client relationship management and business development.
- Experience in plan and specification development with construction contract administration.
- Experience with municipal business development and building strong client relationships
- Experience conducting community meetings and communication
- Previous supervisory experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.
Salary Range: $83,000 - $155,000 depending on years of experience and credentials
Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Supporting Our Employees
There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
- Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
- ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
- 401(k) Match Program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Six paid company holidays
- Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Short term and Long-term disability
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/ (https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/)
OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers (https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers)
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.
It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Professional Engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil project engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or reciprocally recognized by the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation for design and drafting tasks
- Experience preparing construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates for civil projects
- Familiarity with MnDOT standards, local municipal ordinances, and Minnesota stormwater regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with clients and public agencies
Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil project engineer in Minnesota?
The standard path begins with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training. After gaining qualifying work experience, candidates apply for a Professional Engineer license through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, known as AELSLAGID. The PE license is required to seal documents and lead projects independently in Minnesota.
How much do civil project engineers make in Minnesota?
Civil project engineers in Minnesota earn a median of about $101,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,840 for the lowest 10% to over $159,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil project engineers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring civil project engineers in Minnesota right now include civil, Engineering & Construction Innovations, and Engineering & Construction Innovations, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's strong municipal contracting market and active MnDOT project pipeline keep mid-size consulting firms and state agency offices among the steadiest sources of openings year-round.
Which Minnesota cities have the most civil project engineer jobs?
Minnesota, Oakdale, and Minneapolis have the most civil project engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities anchor the market because of the concentration of engineering consulting firms, MnDOT district offices, and large municipal clients headquartered there, while Rochester's sustained infrastructure investment and Duluth's port and transportation projects generate consistent demand outside the metro.
Are there remote civil project engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil project engineering is a largely site-dependent and client-facing discipline, so most roles require regular presence on project sites or in local offices. About 71% of civil project engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to cover design and document production tasks that do not require field visits.
How can I get hired as a civil project engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for engineer-in-training or junior engineer roles at Minnesota-based consulting firms such as WSB, Bolton and Menk, or Kimley-Horn's Twin Cities office, which regularly bring on new graduates. MnDOT also runs a formal entry-level engineer program. Passing the FE exam before graduating and building CAD or Civil 3D skills in coursework gives candidates a concrete edge, and internships completed with Minnesota municipalities or county highway departments frequently convert to full-time offers.
Where can I find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly through each listing.
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