Civil Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Building Engineer

  • Stacy, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Stacy, MN
  • 4 days ago

Building Engineer Operate, maintain and perform repairs on assigned HVACR equipment and controls, chilled water systems, steam systems, refrigeration systems and various other mechanical,...

Structural Engineer / Design Lead

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare structural design calculations and perform analyses on projects of varying complexity using hand calculations, analysis software, and other accepted methods....

Structural Design Engineer (Truss)

  • Alexandria, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, MN
  • 2 days ago

Structural Design Engineer (Truss) 67,250.00 to 80,000.00 depending on experience Why Join Our Team?...

Staff Infrastructure Engineer

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 2 days ago

Eliassen Group Staff Infrastructure Engineer in Saint Paul , Minnesota Staff Infrastructure Engineer Anywhere Type: Contract-to-Hire Category: Engineer Industry: Other Workplace Type: Remote...

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Professional Civil Engineer

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

Professional Civil Engineer Primary Location US-KS-Overland Park ID 2025-3337 Category Civil Engineering Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to...

Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

engineering or equivalent 2 - 5 years of experience supporting highway design and/or related transportation design projects Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication...

Senior Professional Engineer, Civil/Site Design

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

Experience and understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D used to develop site designs....

Senior Professional Engineer, Structural

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

TKDA New HQ | 2025 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis....

Senior Structural Engineer, Bridge

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Registered as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota Minimum of 10 years of technical design experience with key structural elements such...

Professional Engineer, Civil Site Design

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D used to develop construction plans, grading plans, and site designs....

Civil Engineer

  • Duluth, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 2 days ago

They are currently looking for a civil engineer to join their team and family-culture. They have been in business for over 35+ years and have a rock-solid client base....

Mid-Level Engineer (Civil, Environmental w/ Solid Waste) - Minnesota

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 2 days ago

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding a Mid-Level Landfill Design/Solid Waste Expert to our Solid Waste/Landfill Design team based in/out of Minnesota. Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are...

Civil Engineer

  • Detroit Lakes, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit Lakes, MN
  • 3 days ago

As a Civil Engineer, expect to plan, organize, and execute a variety of projects across both private and public sectors....

Civil Engineer (Professional Engineer)

  • Detroit Lakes, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit Lakes, MN
  • 3 days ago

problem solve Software experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other applicable engineer design tools P.E. is preferred but would consider a strong E.I.T who can obtain their P.E. within...

Civil Engineer

  • Rochester, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 3 days ago

They are currently looking for a civil engineer to join their team and family-culture. They have been in business for over 35+ years and have a rock-solid client base....

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Minnesota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.8%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Minnesota
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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