Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Project Controls Engineer jobs in Minnesota concentrate in infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors, with steady hiring in owner-side, EPC, and consulting roles at every level from entry to senior. The Twin Cities metro leads hiring, followed by Rochester and Duluth, where firms like Mortenson Construction, Black & Veatch, and Burns & McDonnell have long-established Minnesota operations. Scheduling, cost forecasting, and earned value management are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Enterprise Project Controls Leader
$94,000 - $117,000 | Hybrid with in-person reporting to one of the following Minnesota locations: Duluth, Cloquet, Eveleth, Cohasset, Coleraine, or Little Falls
Join a growing team advancing some of the region's most critical energy investments. In this leadership role, you'll strengthen project performance through world-class project controls, helping deliver complex transmission, renewable energy, and energy storage projects that power our EnergyForward vision.
What you'll do
- Lead teams in the development, standardization, and implementation of cost control, schedule management, risk management, and document control processes across the project portfolio.
- Direct the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project budgets, forecasts, expenditures, invoices, and schedules to ensure financial stewardship and achievement of key project milestones.
- Analyze cost and schedule performance, identify risks and variances, and implement mitigation and recovery strategies to maintain project objectives and portfolio performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and project teams to support contract reviews, negotiations, compliance requirements, and alignment with project scope, budget, and risk management strategies.
- Develop and deliver standardized dashboards, reports, and performance analytics that provide actionable insights into project costs, schedules, risks, and overall portfolio health for stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Provide oversight of portfolio risk management and document control practices to ensure effective governance, compliance, and project execution.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a related field.
- Eight years or more experience in project controls, project management, finance, construction, utilities, or a similar field.
- A valid driver’s license and the responsibility to maintain it.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
How to stand out
- Have experience supporting budgeting, cost control, and scheduling for large-scale capital projects, preferably in a utility, construction, or similar environment.
- Possess project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
- Be proficient utilizing project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Power BI, Oracle)
About us
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE’s clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career.
The expected annual compensation range for this position is $94,000 - $117,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Incentive Program
- Retirement Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Community Engagement, and more.
This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, and/or aptitude.
Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.
ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.
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Enterprise Project Controls Leader
$94,000 - $117,000 | Hybrid with in-person reporting to one of the following Minnesota locations: Duluth, Cloquet, Eveleth, Cohasset, Coleraine, or Little Falls
Join a growing team advancing some of the region's most critical energy investments. In this leadership role, you'll strengthen project performance through world-class project controls, helping deliver complex transmission, renewable energy, and energy storage projects that power our EnergyForward vision.
What you'll do
- Lead teams in the development, standardization, and implementation of cost control, schedule management, risk management, and document control processes across the project portfolio.
- Direct the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project budgets, forecasts, expenditures, invoices, and schedules to ensure financial stewardship and achievement of key project milestones.
- Analyze cost and schedule performance, identify risks and variances, and implement mitigation and recovery strategies to maintain project objectives and portfolio performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and project teams to support contract reviews, negotiations, compliance requirements, and alignment with project scope, budget, and risk management strategies.
- Develop and deliver standardized dashboards, reports, and performance analytics that provide actionable insights into project costs, schedules, risks, and overall portfolio health for stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Provide oversight of portfolio risk management and document control practices to ensure effective governance, compliance, and project execution.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a related field.
- Eight years or more experience in project controls, project management, finance, construction, utilities, or a similar field.
- A valid driver’s license and the responsibility to maintain it.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
How to stand out
- Have experience supporting budgeting, cost control, and scheduling for large-scale capital projects, preferably in a utility, construction, or similar environment.
- Possess project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
- Be proficient utilizing project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Power BI, Oracle)
About us
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE’s clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career.
The expected annual compensation range for this position is $94,000 - $117,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Incentive Program
- Retirement Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Community Engagement, and more.
This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, and/or aptitude.
Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.
ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.
EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in project controls software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience with earned value management, cost tracking, and schedule development
- PMI or AACE certification such as PSP, EVP, or PMP preferred
- Ability to work on-site with construction or project teams in a field environment
- Strong written communication skills for reporting to project owners and stakeholders
Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls engineer in Minnesota?
Most project controls engineers in Minnesota start with a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering, or in construction management. Minnesota does not require a state-specific license for project controls work, but candidates who hold or pursue an AACE certification such as the Planning and Scheduling Professional or a PMP from the Project Management Institute gain a clear hiring advantage. Large Minnesota owners and contractors typically expect demonstrated experience with scheduling software and cost control from the start.
Which companies hire project controls engineers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring project controls engineers in Minnesota right now include Black & Veatch, ALLETE, and Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's concentration of large infrastructure contractors, energy utilities, and healthcare construction programs makes it one of the more active markets in the Upper Midwest for this role.
Which Minnesota cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?
Bloomington, Duluth, and Plymouth have the most project controls engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities account for the majority of postings, driven by large EPC firms, public infrastructure programs, and corporate owner organizations headquartered there, while Rochester's medical campus expansion and Duluth's port and energy projects sustain consistent demand outside the metro.
Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since project controls work often requires on-site coordination with construction teams and project owners. About 100% of project controls engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with scheduling analysis and cost reporting being the tasks most likely to be performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a project controls engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project engineer or project coordinator role at a Minnesota construction or engineering firm, where cost and schedule exposure is built into daily work. Mortenson Construction and Kraus-Anderson both run structured new-graduate programs in the Twin Cities. Earning an AACE Student Membership and completing a Primavera P6 training course before applying signals readiness. Lateral moves from estimating, field engineering, or procurement are also well-recognized pathways at Minnesota owner organizations and EPC firms.
Where can I find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find the roles that fit your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to each one.
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