Graduate Design Engineer, Structural Engineering

TKDA; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

HSA contributions

401(k) match

ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join our Mining Structural team. You will support analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems for mining and heavy industrial facilities, including steel, concrete, and foundations.

You will work with structural engineers and designers, and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams on integrated plant and building systems. You will contribute to plans, calculations, specifications, and construction details, and assist in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Professional with up to three years of progressive structural design experience.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT) upon completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Proficiency with RISA 3D or Ram Structural System, MathCAD, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems for mining and heavy industrial facilities.
• Contribute to development of plans, design calculations, specifications, and construction details for steel, concrete, and foundation systems.
• Collaborate with multi‑discipline teams to design integrated plant and building systems; support construction administration activities.
• Travel up to 15% for meetings, client consultations, and site inspections; manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Skills

EIT certification

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

ABET Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Tools

RISA 3D

Ram Structural System

MathCAD

MS Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Mining Structural team as a Graduate Design Engineer!

As a member of our team, you will work alongside structural engineers and designers to assist with the analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems for mining and heavy industrial facilities. You will contribute to the development of plans, design calculations, specifications, and construction details for steel, concrete, and foundation systems that support processing equipment, material handling systems, platforms, buildings, and other industrial structures.

In addition to working alongside structural engineering professionals, you will collaborate within a multi-disciplined environment with mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering teams to design integrated plant and building systems for heavy industrial sectors, including mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals. You may also assist with construction administration responsibilities, including reviewing submittals, interpreting plans, observing construction progress, and helping verify that work aligns with project plans and specifications.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position could be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, candidates must reside within regular commuting distance from one of the two locations. TKDA offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, with employees typically working three days in the office and two days remotely, in alignment with business needs. Travel (up to 15%) to other TKDA offices and project or client locations will be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university with a structural emphasis.
• Professional with up to three years of progressive structural design experience.
• Certified ‘Engineer-in-Training’ (EIT) upon completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam (scheduled or completed).
• Proficiency with RISA 3D or Ram Structural System, MathCAD, and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills when writing specifications and reports, participating in project team discussions, and interacting with clients and contractors.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 15%) for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, etc.
• Strong time management skills demonstrated by an ability to budget / allocate / prioritize time spent on multiple projects with concurrent schedules.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Masters in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Working knowledge of structural steel, CMU, as well as post-tension and cast-in-place concrete design.
• Prior experience conducting condition assessments of existing structures.

$73,000 - $80,600 a year

The listed salary range reflects only the starting base pay range for candidates with 0-3 years of related experience in our Duluth, Minnesota office. Compensation is determined based on technical skills, experience level, and qualifications. Candidates with more experience or different compensation expectations are encouraged to apply. All candidates are evaluated on the full scope of what they bring to the role. - The base compensation range for this position out of our Bloomington, MN would be $77,000 - $84,500.

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.