The North Star Engineer
The official publication of ACEC Minnesota
The North Star Engineer covers the work of Minnesota's consulting engineering firms, the policy and legislative landscape shaping the industry, and the issues that affect how our members deliver projects across the state. Each issue features member firm work, a CEO letter, legislative coverage, and articles on the practice and business of engineering in Minnesota.
Current Issue
April 2026
The inaugural issue of the North Star Engineer. Inside: a letter from CEO Megan Dayton on the year ahead, a featured member project, a legislative update from the 2026 session, and articles on QBS and PFML.
Past Issues
Additional issues will appear here as they publish. ACEC Minnesota publishes the North Star Engineer approximately four times per year.
Contribute
The North Star Engineer is built on the work of our members. We welcome project announcements, member firm news, hiring announcements and promotions, article submissions on topics relevant to consulting engineering in Minnesota, and photos of completed projects.
Send submissions to mdayton@acecmn.org.
Advertising / Sponsorship
Anyone interested in featured editorial placement or advertising should contact kelly@acecmn.org.
Questions
For questions about the North Star Engineer, contact events@acecmn.org.