Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Construction Project Engineer jobs in Minnesota are actively sought across the state's infrastructure, commercial construction, and civil engineering sectors, with demand at levels from entry-level field engineer to senior project lead. The largest concentration of openings sits in the Twin Cities metro, with additional hiring activity in Rochester and Duluth, where employers like Mortenson Construction, Kraus-Anderson, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation maintain consistent staffing needs. Structural, civil infrastructure, and mechanical systems coordination are among the most in-demand specialties for the role. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, construction, or mechanical engineering from an accredited program
- Engineer-in-Training certification or progress toward licensure through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project
- Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Ability to coordinate field inspections, subcontractors, and RFI processes on active job sites
- Strong written communication skills for progress reports, submittals, and owner correspondence
Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project engineer in Minnesota?
Most construction project engineers in Minnesota start with a bachelor's degree in civil, construction, or mechanical engineering from an accredited program. Graduates who want to pursue full professional engineering licensure apply through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design, beginning with the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status. Many employers hire candidates who are EIT-eligible and support them through the experience hours needed for the Professional Engineer exam.
How much do construction project engineers make in Minnesota?
Construction 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 construction project engineers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring construction project engineers in Minnesota include JE Dunn Construction, Ti-Zack Concrete, and Opus Design Build, L.L.C., per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's strong base of regional general contractors, civil engineering firms, and public-sector infrastructure agencies makes it one of the more consistent markets in the Upper Midwest for this role.
Which Minnesota cities have the most construction project engineer jobs?
The cities with the most construction project engineer openings in Minnesota are Oakdale, Minneapolis, and Le Center. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of activity through large commercial development, transit infrastructure projects, and the headquarters of major general contractors, while Rochester's sustained healthcare campus expansion and Duluth's port and industrial base support steady regional demand.
How can I get hired as a construction project engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a field engineer or project engineer associate role with one of Minnesota's large general contractors, such as Mortenson Construction or Kraus-Anderson, both of which run structured new-graduate programs pairing recent hires with senior project managers on active sites. Candidates with an Engineer-in-Training credential, OSHA-10 certification, or proficiency in Procore have a clear advantage. Adjacent roles like estimating coordinator or construction inspector at municipal or county agencies are common lateral starting points that lead to full project engineer responsibilities.
Where can I find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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