Principal Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Principal Engineer jobs in Minnesota are open across Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Medina and other Minnesota metros, with employers like Optum, Open Systems International, and Molex hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Principal Consulting Engineer (Civil/Environmental)
Technical Expertise, Client Relationships & Complex Project Leadership
We’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on, Client/Project facing leader who thrives on building relationships, leading teams, and driving business growth to join and be a leader in our Environmental Investigation and Remediation Group. This is more than a technical role—it’s an opportunity to be a connector, a strategist, and a visible leader who helps shape both our client partnerships and our technical expertise.
If you’re energized by solving complex technical problems on multi-faceted Brownfield redevelopment projects, solving more classic contaminated site issues, mentoring technical staff, and turning opportunities into long-term success, this role offers the platform to make a real impact.
Braun Intertec has been growing since 1957, and we are actively looking to add to our world-class Principal leadership and technical group.
What You’ll Do
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Build meaningful connections. Strengthen relationships with existing clients, develop new clients, partners, and industry peers through proactive outreach, networking, and exceptional technical project delivery.
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Lead with purpose and energy, inspire high-performing teams, maintain momentum across projects, and navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.
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Be the responsible engineer in charge of turn-key remedial actions/site development for which Braun Intertec has a reputation for over many years.
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Drive business and project success. Oversee project performance—including budgets, timelines, and resources—ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery.
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Be the face of our brand and represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings, helping expand our visibility and reputation.
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Develop and empower talent. Lead, coach, and mentor team members while fostering a collaborative, positive, and growth-oriented environment.
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Expand our client base. Partner with business development and program leaders to identify, pursue, and win new opportunities with both existing and prospective clients.
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Deliver technical excellence. Provide expertise and oversight on complex environmental projects, including Sites/Projects in multiple states and under multiple State voluntary programs as well as State and Federal RCRA, CERCLA and UST programs:
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Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Remedial Investigation work impacts to soil, vapor, and groundwater
- Feasibility Studies and Alternative Analysis
- Remedial action planning and implementation
- Soil management plan and engineering design
- Turn-Key Site redevelopment Plans and Specifications/Contracting/Regulatory negotiations/Implementation
What You Bring
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Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Civil, Environmental or a related engineering field
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Professional licensure (PE) required
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17+ years of environmental consulting experience
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Proven success in client facing roles and leading large, complex projects.
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Strong knowledge of environmental regulations across industrial, energy, agricultural, or commercial sectors.
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A natural ability to connect with people and build trust quickly.
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Strategic thinker with a passion for growing business and developing others.
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Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Own where you work. Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm with over 1,200 employees with 31 office locations. As a part of our exciting growth initiatives, we are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.
We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged — at home, at work, and in their communities. We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off and volunteer time off, company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program. The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company.
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Compensation Range:
- $122,000.00 - $182,000.00
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Principal Engineer Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Optum13

- Open Systems International6

- Molex4

- Braun Intertec2

- CVS Health2

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Technology & Software11
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Manufacturing7
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- 10 or more years of software engineering experience with 3 or more years in a senior technical leadership role
- Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, or large-scale platform design
- Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++ at production scale
- Experience defining technical roadmaps, engineering standards, and cross-team architectural direction
- Strong background in cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud including networking and reliability patterns
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
Principal Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal engineer jobs are there in Minnesota?
There are 69+ principal engineer openings in Minnesota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Medina. New positions post regularly as employers across Minnesota hire.
Which Minnesota cities have the most principal engineer jobs?
Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Medina have the most principal engineer openings in Minnesota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire principal engineers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring principal engineers in Minnesota include Optum, Open Systems International, and Molex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes. About 38% of principal engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Minnesota metros.
How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can apply to principal engineer jobs in Minnesota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Minnesota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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