Lead Concrete Engineer & Technical Mentor

AET; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AET is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead multiple concrete projects, oversee QA/QC, and mentor junior staff. You will interface with clients and contractors, drive improvements in methods and reports, and help expand the service line’s technical reputation.

Join a high-ownership role that blends advanced engineering insight with strong communication and project coordination to deliver high-impact concrete solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with a focus on Concrete Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
• Advanced proficiency with concrete design software and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute multiple concrete engineering projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop project scopes, testing protocols, and project-specific recommendations for complex concrete applications.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for technical and logistical challenges.
• Perform in-depth analyses of concrete properties, such as creep, fatigue, thermal behavior, and ASR.
• Design and evaluate high-performance concrete mixes for unique applications.
• Lead forensic investigations of concrete failures, identifying root causes and developing corrective measures.
• Review and approve technical reports and design documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, addressing their concrete engineering needs and concerns.
• Deliver technical presentations to clients and stakeholders, explaining findings and recommendations.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and expanding client relationships.
• Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior engineers; lead internal training sessions.
• Review and validate work of staff for quality and standards compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Integrate emerging technologies like digital twin modeling or AI-based optimization.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize resource allocation and project execution.
• Ensure activities comply with ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, MnDOT, and internal safety/quality protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Concrete engineering

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PE licensure

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Concrete design software

Modeling tools

Job description

AET is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead multiple concrete projects, oversee QA/QC, and mentor junior staff. You will interface with clients and contractors, drive improvements in methods and reports, and help expand the service line’s technical reputation.

Join a high-ownership role that blends advanced engineering insight with strong communication and project coordination to deliver high-impact concrete solutions.