About Us
Aerial photo of the Barr & Kimley-Horn Highland Bridge redevelopment project in progress.
ACEC Minnesota represents the business interests of consulting engineering firms across the state. We strengthen the engineering industry through advocacy, business resources, leadership development, and operational excellence.
Our member firms deliver the infrastructure that supports Minnesota’s economy and quality of life. Roads, bridges, water systems, transit, buildings, environmental restoration, energy systems, and public facilities depend on consulting engineers' expertise.
Founded in 1949, ACEC Minnesota serves more than 100 member firms representing over 7,500 professionals. Our members provide engineering services to federal, state, and local governments, private industry, and institutional clients throughout Minnesota and beyond.
We are one of 51 state and regional councils affiliated with the American Council of Engineering Companies in Washington, DC. Nationally, ACEC represents more than 600,000 engineers, architects, land surveyors, and related specialists responsible for over $100 billion in private and public works annually.
What is a Consulting Engineer?
Consulting engineers plan and design the construction of public and private infrastructure. Their professional obligation centers on protecting the public's health, safety, and welfare.
Consulting engineering firms provide expertise across disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, transportation, water resources, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, industrial, and technology systems. Engineers often work alongside scientists, planners, and technical specialists in coordinated project teams.
Clients engage consulting engineers when a project requires technical design, regulatory navigation, performance optimization, or risk mitigation.
Consulting engineering services span the full project lifecycle. Firms may lead an entire project or provide specialized expertise within a broader team.
Services commonly include:
- Feasibility and investment analysis
- Environmental and social impact studies
- Preliminary and final engineering design
- Construction administration and inspection
- Technical advisory services
- Asset management and lifecycle planning