Construction Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Construction engineer jobs in Minnesota concentrate in transportation infrastructure, commercial and institutional building, and civil utilities, with demand at every level from entry-level field engineer to senior project lead. The largest hiring hubs are the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester, where firms like Kimley-Horn, Mortenson Construction, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation maintain consistent engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties right now are transportation and highway engineering, structural inspection, and heavy civil project management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, was born out of the growing need to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.
Role Summary
The Project Engineer 1 will complete and support construction and field execution responsibilities for construction projects utilizing construction fundamentals and company best practice standards, processes, resources and tools. This position will be responsible for implementing and carrying out many facets of the construction process such as general construction management, punch lists and executing self-perform work, in order to understand the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on assigned area of responsibility, provides recommendations and refers exceptions to supervisor, as needed.
- Career Path: Project Engineer 2
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
- Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
- Participates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
- Learns and participates in the estimating and change management process and tools, including quantity take-off and review of subcontractor proposals.
- Works on site with the project team to support a variety of tasks such as monitoring crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantity and equipment.
- Participates in activities such as punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and preparation of the necessary documentation.
- Posts drawings and specifications with most recent information.
- Organizes and participates in various project meetings. Prepares and disseminates required documentation as appropriate.
- Participates and prepares a variety of reports including project daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, equipment tracking, etc., in order to support the project.
- Performs periodic job site observations with project leadership.
- Creates procurement logs based on the project schedule and specification requirements. Tracks shop drawings and follows up with deliveries as directed by the project team.
- Provides progress updates and reports back to the project team to support the scheduling process.
- Supports the close out of projects, including but not limited to the punch list, operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, etc.
- Utilizes company best practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques.
- Builds relationships and develops communication and interpersonal skills with tradespeople and project team members such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.
- Develops an understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company and how each contributes to the success of a project.
- Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in project setting.
- Learns and incorporates Lean practices into regular activities.
- Learns about best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project.
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
- Communication skills, verbal and written
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
- Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy
- Knowledge of required construction technology
- Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management
- Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
- Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
- Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- Entry level construction experience
Working Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- May require periods of travel and/or relocation
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
- May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
- Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
- Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.
Base compensation for the Project Engineer 1 - Commercial Construction role in US-MN is between $74,958.32 and $93,697.91, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, was born out of the growing need to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.
Role Summary
The Project Engineer 1 will complete and support construction and field execution responsibilities for construction projects utilizing construction fundamentals and company best practice standards, processes, resources and tools. This position will be responsible for implementing and carrying out many facets of the construction process such as general construction management, punch lists and executing self-perform work, in order to understand the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on assigned area of responsibility, provides recommendations and refers exceptions to supervisor, as needed.
- Career Path: Project Engineer 2
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
- Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
- Participates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
- Learns and participates in the estimating and change management process and tools, including quantity take-off and review of subcontractor proposals.
- Works on site with the project team to support a variety of tasks such as monitoring crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantity and equipment.
- Participates in activities such as punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and preparation of the necessary documentation.
- Posts drawings and specifications with most recent information.
- Organizes and participates in various project meetings. Prepares and disseminates required documentation as appropriate.
- Participates and prepares a variety of reports including project daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, equipment tracking, etc., in order to support the project.
- Performs periodic job site observations with project leadership.
- Creates procurement logs based on the project schedule and specification requirements. Tracks shop drawings and follows up with deliveries as directed by the project team.
- Provides progress updates and reports back to the project team to support the scheduling process.
- Supports the close out of projects, including but not limited to the punch list, operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, etc.
- Utilizes company best practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques.
- Builds relationships and develops communication and interpersonal skills with tradespeople and project team members such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.
- Develops an understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company and how each contributes to the success of a project.
- Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in project setting.
- Learns and incorporates Lean practices into regular activities.
- Learns about best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project.
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
- Communication skills, verbal and written
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
- Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy
- Knowledge of required construction technology
- Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management
- Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
- Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
- Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- Entry level construction experience
Working Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- May require periods of travel and/or relocation
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
- May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
- Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
- Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.
Base compensation for the Project Engineer 1 - Commercial Construction role in US-MN is between $74,958.32 and $93,697.91, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***
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Construction Engineer Job Market in Minnesota
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Proficiency with project management and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
- Hands-on experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Familiarity with Minnesota Department of Transportation standards, specifications, and inspection procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with contractors, inspectors, and public agencies
Construction Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction engineer in Minnesota?
You become a construction engineer in Minnesota by earning a bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering, then pursuing licensure through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, commonly known as AELSLAGID. The path involves passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating qualifying experience under a licensed engineer, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn a Professional Engineer license.
How much do construction engineers make in Minnesota?
Construction 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 construction engineers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring construction engineers in Minnesota right now include JE Dunn Construction, TKDA, and Gilbane, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Beyond these active posters, anchor employers like the Minnesota Department of Transportation, large general contractors, and municipal engineering departments across the state maintain ongoing pipelines for licensed construction engineers.
Which Minnesota cities have the most construction engineer jobs?
The cities with the most construction engineer openings in Minnesota are Oakdale, Minneapolis, and Le Center. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share of postings because it concentrates major contractors, state agency offices, and institutional clients, while secondary markets like Rochester and Duluth reflect sustained investment in medical campus expansion and port and industrial infrastructure respectively.
How can I get hired as a construction engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for field engineer, project engineer associate, or construction inspector roles, which large Minnesota firms like Mortenson Construction and the Minnesota Department of Transportation regularly fill with recent graduates. Completing an internship through the MNDOT summer engineering program or a university cooperative education placement gives candidates a direct line to full-time openings. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation demonstrates readiness and gives your application a concrete edge over candidates who have not yet sat for it.
Where can I find and apply to construction engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to construction engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated in real time. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.
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