Section Manager - Environmental Engineering (Upper Midwest)

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Comprehensive insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Minneapolis is seeking a Section Manager for Environmental Engineering to expand its services across the Upper Midwest. You will be responsible for developing new business, delivering high-quality projects, and leading multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in client engagement and project delivery. Competitive compensation ranging from $90k to $250k annually with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental engineering projects for relevant clients.
• Understanding of regional permitting frameworks and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients across sectors.
• Identify and win environmental engineering opportunities.
• Lead proposal development and client interview preparation.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality of projects.

Skills

Client engagement

Project delivery

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Section Manager - Environmental Engineering (Upper Midwest)

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Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Section Manager to help expand and deliver Environmental Engineering services across the Upper Midwest Region. As a Section Manager, you will be a key leader in developing new business, delivering high‑quality environmental engineering projects, and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients across sectors including oil/gas/chemical, utility, industrial, and local government.
• Identify, pursue, and win environmental engineering opportunities that align with regional and national strategies.
• Lead proposal development, client interview preparation, and overall capture planning.
• Stay informed on market drivers, client needs, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in environmental engineering.
• Lead planning, design, permitting, and implementation of environmental engineering projects.
• Serve as the technical and strategic advisor for project teams, reviewing key deliverables and guiding technical approaches.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for multidisciplinary internal teams and subcontractors.
• Commit to safety being the number one priority and follow Burns & McDonnell’s Live Safer approach.
• Mentor project engineers and emerging PMs through coaching, work direction, and knowledge sharing.
• Manage project financials, including fee development, forecasting, margin performance, and risk management.
• Contribute to annual sales planning and business strategy for the Environmental Engineering practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental engineering projects for oil/gas/chemical, utility, industrial, or municipal clients.
• Understanding of regional permitting frameworks, environmental regulations, and compliance programs.
• Strong skills in client engagement, project delivery, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration (preferred).
• Proven business development track record, including client and regulatory agency relationships within the Upper Midwest region.
• Experience directing environmental consulting teams or collaborating with construction groups.

Compensation

$90,000.00 – 250,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disability, Veterans, and other protected categories are respected.

Job Information

Primary Location: US–MN–Minneapolis / St. Paul
Other Locations: US–SD–Sioux Falls
Schedule: Full‑time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the time
Req ID: 254866