Plant Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Plant Engineer jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, with the state's deep manufacturing base, food processing industry, and industrial machinery sector driving consistent openings at every level from entry-level process roles to senior facility leadership. The Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Mankato anchor most of the hiring, and established employers like 3M, General Mills, and Cargill maintain ongoing needs for plant engineers who can manage equipment reliability, process improvement, and capital projects. The most sought-after specialties across Minnesota plants are process engineering, maintenance engineering, and continuous improvement, particularly in food and beverage and precision manufacturing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join our smart and dedicated team as we work to advance and operate energy systems and apply for our Fuel Engineer position. This position is responsible for field and in-plant activities for operation and minor maintenance of fuel, ash handling, and water treatment systems. As directed by the Lead Engineer, assist the Shift Engineer in performing his/her duties.
Minimum requirements to be successful in this role:
- Hold current Minnesota Special Engineer License.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Physically able to climb over and around equipment, lift material up to 50 pounds, and work with common tools and equipment.
- Capable of working rotating shifts.
- Valid driver’s license required and clear driving record.
Preferred requirements:
- Technical education related to below duties.
- Experience in the operation and repair of wood and gas fired boilers using oil as back-up fuel, steam turbine and electric drives, pumps, and other related equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate the heating, cooling, distribution, power generation, and related equipment in a safe, efficient manner, ensuring compliance with all pertinent regulations, with minimal direction.
- Perform in-field operation of fuel and ash handling, chiller and cooling towers and other plant equipment as required and as directed by the Lead Engineer or designee or by supervisor.
- Must be willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts and mandatory overtime as required
- Have basic electronic computer knowledge to operate boiler plant equipment, as well as outlook, Excel or Word.
- Perform lubrication where required and on schedule specified by the Facility Lubrication Program.
- Assist in record keeping and maintenance of the plant logbook for all equipment.
- Perform housekeeping as specified by the Facility Housekeeping Plan and as assigned by supervisor or Lead Engineer.
- Assist Lead Engineer and Relief Lead Engineer in making adjustments to chiller, cooling tower, fuel and ash equipment; controls and in coordination of fuel delivery, ash pickup, and other deliveries.
- Assist in plant equipment maintenance. Perform minor maintenance walkthroughs for the purpose of repairing minor maintenance items. Document items found but not repaired on a Work Order.
- Perform equipment isolation and lockouts to assure a high degree of personnel safety and equipment protection.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to climb ramps/stairs; communicate verbally by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to clearly impart oral information to other workers, customers, or the public; crawling; crouching; gross manipulation by seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands; foot/leg controls; the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds; kneeling; lifting up to 50 lbs.; pulling; reaching at/below shoulder level by extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc; reaching overhead by extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc; standing/walking; stooping; confined space entry into a space with limited entry or exit.
The employee is frequently required to use a respirator for special operations/maintenance just-in-time qualification; climbing ladders/ropes/scaffolding; far visual acuity of 20 feet or more; fine manipulation by picking, pinching; or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand; keyboarding; carrying up to 25 lbs.; near vision acuity at approximately 20 inches or less; peripheral vision by observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point; and pushing.
Must be capable of maneuvering throughout industrial facilities such as energy plans and building HVAC mechanical rooms, etc.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves working in a steam, hot water, and/or chilled water plant and/or its distribution system. While performing job duties, employees may occasionally encounter potential hazards, including fumes, airborne particles, high-pressure steam in piping or equipment, both hot and cold temperatures, and hazards associated with moving machinery. The work environment's noise level typically ranges from moderate to loud. Other potential hazards common to heating and cooling plants may include confined spaces, slippery surfaces, rotating equipment, chemical handling (e.g., water treatment chemicals), and burns. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and physical controls are in place as needed to mitigate these risks.
This is a union position with an hourly pay at $49.29
We have other benefits associated with this position which include: medical, dental, vision, Long-term and Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, 401k with employer match, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, 11 Paid Holidays including your favorite holiday: your birthday!
This is an I.B.E.W. Local 23 position. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is also provided.
At Ever-Green Energy, we work to advance and operate energy systems as a trusted partner so campuses and communities can achieve their goals. Ever-Green is one of the only firms in North America whose services include utility ownership, operations and management, engineering, business planning, and community engagement. Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Ever-Green Energy operates and manages energy and water systems in California, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Guided by our core values, joining the Ever-Green team means joining a smart, hardworking group of people who lead with integrity and uphold a culture of respect. Learn more at ever-greenenergy.com.
It is the responsibility of each Ever-Green Energy employee that all tasks be conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations, company policies, programmatic standards, and special safety concerns identified by Ever-Green Energy for use in a particular area or with a customer. All employees are expected to support and demonstrate the mission and values of the organization by leading with integrity and building an inclusive culture that respects, encourages, and supports employees of all backgrounds and beliefs.
EOE, including disability/vets
Join our smart and dedicated team as we work to advance and operate energy systems and apply for our Fuel Engineer position. This position is responsible for field and in-plant activities for operation and minor maintenance of fuel, ash handling, and water treatment systems. As directed by the Lead Engineer, assist the Shift Engineer in performing his/her duties.
Minimum requirements to be successful in this role:
- Hold current Minnesota Special Engineer License.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Physically able to climb over and around equipment, lift material up to 50 pounds, and work with common tools and equipment.
- Capable of working rotating shifts.
- Valid driver’s license required and clear driving record.
Preferred requirements:
- Technical education related to below duties.
- Experience in the operation and repair of wood and gas fired boilers using oil as back-up fuel, steam turbine and electric drives, pumps, and other related equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate the heating, cooling, distribution, power generation, and related equipment in a safe, efficient manner, ensuring compliance with all pertinent regulations, with minimal direction.
- Perform in-field operation of fuel and ash handling, chiller and cooling towers and other plant equipment as required and as directed by the Lead Engineer or designee or by supervisor.
- Must be willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts and mandatory overtime as required
- Have basic electronic computer knowledge to operate boiler plant equipment, as well as outlook, Excel or Word.
- Perform lubrication where required and on schedule specified by the Facility Lubrication Program.
- Assist in record keeping and maintenance of the plant logbook for all equipment.
- Perform housekeeping as specified by the Facility Housekeeping Plan and as assigned by supervisor or Lead Engineer.
- Assist Lead Engineer and Relief Lead Engineer in making adjustments to chiller, cooling tower, fuel and ash equipment; controls and in coordination of fuel delivery, ash pickup, and other deliveries.
- Assist in plant equipment maintenance. Perform minor maintenance walkthroughs for the purpose of repairing minor maintenance items. Document items found but not repaired on a Work Order.
- Perform equipment isolation and lockouts to assure a high degree of personnel safety and equipment protection.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to climb ramps/stairs; communicate verbally by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to clearly impart oral information to other workers, customers, or the public; crawling; crouching; gross manipulation by seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands; foot/leg controls; the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds; kneeling; lifting up to 50 lbs.; pulling; reaching at/below shoulder level by extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc; reaching overhead by extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc; standing/walking; stooping; confined space entry into a space with limited entry or exit.
The employee is frequently required to use a respirator for special operations/maintenance just-in-time qualification; climbing ladders/ropes/scaffolding; far visual acuity of 20 feet or more; fine manipulation by picking, pinching; or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand; keyboarding; carrying up to 25 lbs.; near vision acuity at approximately 20 inches or less; peripheral vision by observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point; and pushing.
Must be capable of maneuvering throughout industrial facilities such as energy plans and building HVAC mechanical rooms, etc.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves working in a steam, hot water, and/or chilled water plant and/or its distribution system. While performing job duties, employees may occasionally encounter potential hazards, including fumes, airborne particles, high-pressure steam in piping or equipment, both hot and cold temperatures, and hazards associated with moving machinery. The work environment's noise level typically ranges from moderate to loud. Other potential hazards common to heating and cooling plants may include confined spaces, slippery surfaces, rotating equipment, chemical handling (e.g., water treatment chemicals), and burns. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and physical controls are in place as needed to mitigate these risks.
This is a union position with an hourly pay at $49.29
We have other benefits associated with this position which include: medical, dental, vision, Long-term and Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, 401k with employer match, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, 11 Paid Holidays including your favorite holiday: your birthday!
This is an I.B.E.W. Local 23 position. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is also provided.
At Ever-Green Energy, we work to advance and operate energy systems as a trusted partner so campuses and communities can achieve their goals. Ever-Green is one of the only firms in North America whose services include utility ownership, operations and management, engineering, business planning, and community engagement. Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Ever-Green Energy operates and manages energy and water systems in California, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Guided by our core values, joining the Ever-Green team means joining a smart, hardworking group of people who lead with integrity and uphold a culture of respect. Learn more at ever-greenenergy.com.
It is the responsibility of each Ever-Green Energy employee that all tasks be conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations, company policies, programmatic standards, and special safety concerns identified by Ever-Green Energy for use in a particular area or with a customer. All employees are expected to support and demonstrate the mission and values of the organization by leading with integrity and building an inclusive culture that respects, encourages, and supports employees of all backgrounds and beliefs.
EOE, including disability/vets
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The qualifications that appear most often in plant engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or electrical engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer license through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Geoscience, Landscape Architecture, Land Surveying, and Interior Design preferred for senior roles
- Hands-on experience with plant maintenance, equipment reliability, or process engineering in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies used on Minnesota production floors
- Proficiency with computer-aided design tools and computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP or Maximo
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and plant environmental compliance requirements
Plant Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant engineer in Minnesota?
Most plant engineer roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or electrical engineering. Senior and consulting roles often expect a Professional Engineer license issued through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Geoscience, Landscape Architecture, Land Surveying, and Interior Design, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams. Many employers in Minnesota's food, manufacturing, and industrial sectors accept candidates who are engineer-in-training with plans to pursue licensure.
How much do plant engineers make in Minnesota?
Plant engineers in Minnesota earn a median of about $102,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,010 for the lowest 10% to over $158,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire plant engineers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring plant engineers in Minnesota include Ziply Fiber, NAES Corporation, and Ever-Green Energy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of large food manufacturers, industrial machinery producers, and medical device companies means plant engineering openings appear consistently throughout the year across the state.
Which Minnesota cities have the most plant engineer jobs?
Minneapolis, Faribault, and Rosemount account for the largest share of plant engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of listings due to the headquarters and major production facilities of companies like General Mills, Cargill, and 3M, while Rochester and Mankato attract openings tied to regional manufacturing plants and food processing operations that require dedicated on-site engineering support.
Are there remote plant engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Plant engineering is inherently hands-on, requiring direct oversight of equipment, production lines, and facility systems. About 100% of plant engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to involve project management, CAD design work, or process consulting assignments where site visits are periodic rather than daily.
How can I get hired as a plant engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is targeting manufacturing co-op or internship programs run by large Minnesota employers like 3M, General Mills, and Eaton, which regularly bring on engineering students and recent graduates. New grads often enter through maintenance engineer associate, process technician, or manufacturing engineer roles before moving into plant engineer positions. Earning your Fundamentals of Engineering certification and building hands-on experience with CMMS platforms or lean tools gives candidates a measurable edge in Minnesota's competitive manufacturing hiring market.
Where can I find and apply to plant engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to plant engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly through the listing.
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