BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota — Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, construction and consulting firm, celebrates the opening of a new, expanded office in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Burns & McDonnell leadership, along with Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse and representatives from the Minnesota and Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, participated in a ribbon-cutting Sept. 18 to commemorate the new office. Spanning approximately 65,000 square feet, the office can accommodate over 400 employees, emphasizing the firm’s investment to grow in the Upper Midwest region.

“Our new office in Bloomington reflects the remarkable growth and strong partnerships we’ve built in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area since opening our first office in 2007,” says Gene Sieve, senior vice president and general manager, Upper Midwest Region. “We’re proud to be part of this vibrant community and to continue delivering innovative solutions that strengthen the region’s critical infrastructure.”

Burns & McDonnell has more than 12,000 employee-owners across 75 locations worldwide. In Minnesota, the firm’s 300+ employee-owners support clients in industries including electrical transmission and distribution, construction, environmental services, manufacturing, renewable power generation, defense, and aviation.

“Infrastructure is such a critical need,” Busse says. “We’re excited that Burns & McDonnell has decided to remain in Bloomington for their expansion. The firm’s commitment to and involvement in the community has been exceptional over the years. I’m honored to celebrate the opening of their new office.”

The Bloomington office opening builds on the firm’s long history of designing and delivering projects that support critical infrastructure needs across Minnesota and throughout the Upper Midwest region. Since 2020, Burns & McDonnell has increased its employee-owner presence in the state by 175%, underscoring its commitment to clients and communities.

“As a 100% employee-owned firm, we take pride in investing in the communities where we live and work,” Sieve says. Burns & McDonnell has also been recognized as a top workplace, earning repeated local honors including Top Workplaces by the Minnesota Star Tribune and Best Places to Work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, in addition to earning certification as a Great Place to Work.

About Burns & McDonnell

Working from more than 75 offices around the world, Burns & McDonnell designs and builds critical infrastructure. Our family of companies — driven by engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists — delivers projects grounded in safety and a desire to make a difference as we make our clients successful. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee owned. Learn more.