Assistant Manager, Interceptor Engineering

Assistant Manager, Interceptor Engineering

Salary

$101,774.40 - $165,152.00 Annually

Location

Regional Maintenance Facility (RMF) - Eagan, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00221

Division

Environmental Services

Department

WW P&CD Interceptor Engineerin

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

The Environmental Services Division of the Metropolitan Council is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Manager of Interceptor Engineering.

About the Interceptor System:

The interceptor system is the sanitary sewer network of pipes, mains, and tunnels that intercept wastewater flow when it leaves one city and is conveyed through other cities enroute to one of the 9 wastewater reclamation/treatment facilities in the 7-County Metropolitan area. The interceptor system consists of 634 miles of gravity mains, force mains and siphons; 231 billing and performance meters; and 60 lift stations. The interceptor system serves 2.8 million people from 111 communities

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Interceptor Engineering group is responsible for the planning and design of capital projects to preserve, improve, and expand the interceptor system to meet our customer service goals. In addition, the Interceptor Engineering department supports the Construction Services group during capital project construction.

The Assistant Manager position provides support and backup to an Engineering Manager. The Assistant Manager supervises assigned and unassigned staff in addition to the responsibilities for contract management, connection permits, encroachment permits, and relocation requests. The Assistant Manager is also responsible in gathering the project information required to develop the Capital Improvements Program and the corresponding annual Capital Program publication.

What you would do in this job

• Manage and coordinate department programs in support of policy initiatives.
• Coordinate staff activities and checks work for conformance to standards.
• Provide performance feedback.
• Manage and disseminate information from departments and other databases.
• Assist in developing Capital Improvements Program and Capital Budget.
• Prepare, facilitate, and give presentations to the Metropolitan Council Environment Committee, executive management, workshops, and public meetings.
• Manage project delivery, project managers, and project goals, objectives, and outcomes to provide organizational consistency and direction.
• Develop and manage a quality control program for project designs, including design guidelines and facility Information.
• Manage permitting programs (encroachments and connections).
• Manage master contracts and execute work authorizations.
• Review relocation and system changes requested by communities and agencies.
• Develop, review, or approve governmental agreements (reconveyance, construction cooperation, master utility, etc.) in addition to real estate appraisals, right-of-entry agreements, and approvals for acquisitions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of experience in the design and construction of large wastewater collection and treatment facilities and completed education (degree field of study in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or closely related field):

• Bachelors degree AND six (6) years of experience, including a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota
• Masters degree or higher AND four (4) years of experience, including a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Experience with engineering principles and construction practices for wastewater collection and treatment.
• Experience with project and program management principles and practices.
• Experience with wastewater collection and treatment operation and maintenance practices.
• Experience with financial analysis and risk analysis sufficient to guide and make decisions.
• Practiced quality control procedures in project design, delivery, and implementation.
• Experience presenting at public hearings and governmental board meetings or public audiences and council bodies.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build trust, develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.
• Ability to lead and guide interdisciplinary teams to successful project completion.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience.
• Ten years or more experience as a project manager with the Metropolitan Council or in engineering consulting for water or wastewater projects.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six (6) months of the job:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices for wastewater collection and treatment.
• Knowledge of project and program management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection and treatment operation and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and risk analysis sufficient to guide and make decisions.
• Knowledge of the capital program design guides, standards, and work instructions.
• Thorough understanding of the processes and timing for development of the 6-year Capital Program.
• Knowledge of management practices, principles of supervision, performance management, and the ability to perform coaching, counseling, mentoring, staff development, training, performance improvement, and discipline.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to ad hoc questions from individuals and groups of customers, clients, and/or employees. Skilled at resolving conflict and responding to stressful situations calmly and effectively. Able to communicate with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to make sound, timely, risk-based decisions with limited information.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us

Additional information

Union/Grade: MANA - Grade J

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: N

Work Environment:

Work is regularly performed in a normal office environment but may occasionally be performed in the field. The position may occasionally be exposed to a variety of conditions, including wet, humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme heat (non-weather). The position may occasionally involve working near moving parts or equipment in high, precarious places and may expose the worker to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. Local travel by car is occasional. The position is exposed to moderate noise.

What steps does the recruitment process involve:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.
• We conduct a Comprehensive Leadership Assessment (details will be provided after the selection interview).

Once you have completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check that verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they relate to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety-sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position). Criminal background checks if the job youre applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers, or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the regions diversity and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.

We believe our employees are a key to our agencys success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic
• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important that your application shows all relevant education and experience you possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

02

How did you first hear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center
• Community Event/Organization
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Website: governmentjobs.com
• Website: metrocouncil.org
• Website: metrotransit.org
• Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com
• Other

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If you selected Other, please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected Employee Referral please enter the employees first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

04

The Metropolitan Council recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative tools are increasingly used in application processes. While the Council permits the use of AI to assist in the preparation of application materials, all applicants must certify the following statement:

• I affirm that all information provided in my application including any uploaded documentation is true and accurate. I further affirm that I have personally reviewed, verified, and approved all content, including any content generated with the assistance of AI. I will provide all interview responses directly and in real-time without unauthorized assistance. I will not use AI avatars, external assistance in answering including computer-generated suggestions, or any recording and transcription tools during the interview process unless I have received prior approval from Human Resources for a disability-related reasonable accommodation.

05

Please select the option that reflects your education:

• Bachelors degree in chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• Masters degree or higher in chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• Bachelors degree or higher in a field of study other than the ones indicated.
• None of the above.

06

For the question above, if you selected that you have a degree, what is your degree in? If this does not apply to you, write N/A. Responses that state "See Resume" will not receive credit.

07

Do you have a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota?

• Yes
• No

08

Please select the years of professional experience in the field of wastewater/water collection or treatment.

• Less than four (4) years of experience.
• Four (4) years but less than six (6) years of experience.
• Six (6) years but less than ten (10) years of experience.
• Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Fifteen (15) years or more of experience.

09

Please select the years of professional experience that you have as a project manager.

• Less than four (4) years of experience.
• Four (4) years but less than six (6) years of experience.
• Six (6) years but less than ten (10) years of experience.
• Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Fifteen (15) years or more of experience.

10

Select the largest project for which you have experience managing engineering work on a large multi-disciplinary capital project.

• Less than $2 million
• $2 million or greater but less than $5 million
• $5 million or greater but less than $15 million
• $15 million or greater
• None of the above

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Please provide one example of a presentation that you delivered as part of a public meeting, public hearing, or to governmental board or council. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."

12

Please provide one example of a facility plan or alternatives analysis that you prepared with a short (150 words or less) description of the example. Clarify how financial and risk analysis was used in this evaluation. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."

13

Please describe your experiences working with maintenance staff or operators in the development of operational or engineering solutions. Note the outcomes of this work. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."

14

Please select how many years that you have previous supervisory experience.

• None.
• One (1) year but less than three (3) years of experience.
• Three (3) years but less than ten (10) years of experience.
• Ten (10) years or more of experience.

15

In 150 words or fewer, please describe your experiences in mentoring, coaching peers, tutoring, or educating. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."

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The Metropolitan Council values a workplace that is as diverse as the people we serve. Please describe your experience working and collaborating in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environment. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A."

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Council

Address 390 Robert St. N.

St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website https://metrocouncil.org