Lead Structural Engineer: Leadership, Design & Impact

The International; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

The International in Minneapolis seeks an accomplished Lead Structural Engineer to guide complex projects from concept through construction. You will lead teams, mentor engineers, and nurture client relationships while staying hands-on in structural design and analysis.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of building-structures experience, a PE license, and strong proficiency in steel and concrete design, with ability to manage multiple markets and travel for site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 7+ years of structural engineering experience, primarily involving building structures.
• Professional Engineer licence required.
• Experience leading structural projects and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical background in structural steel and reinforced concrete design.
• Experience with low- to mid-rise commercial and/or light industrial buildings.
• Knowledge of shallow foundation systems and standard construction practices.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and modelling software.
• Working knowledge of ICC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from early concept and system selection through construction.
• Design and analyse steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry building systems.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, technical delivery, and internal quality standards.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate directly with architects, contractors, owners, and other project partners.
• Lead renovation, adaptive reuse, and new construction assignments across multiple market sectors.
• Perform site visits, structural assessments, investigations, and construction milestone reviews.
• Respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and provide technical support during construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers through technical guidance, coaching, and design reviews.
• Support client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the Minneapolis practice.
• Help improve project delivery through structural analysis technology and BIM-led workflows.

Skills

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Structural design

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Travel occasionally

Shallow foundation knowledge

Codes & standards (ICC/ACI/AISC/ASCE)

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

The International in Minneapolis seeks an accomplished Lead Structural Engineer to guide complex projects from concept through construction. You will lead teams, mentor engineers, and nurture client relationships while staying hands-on in structural design and analysis.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of building-structures experience, a PE license, and strong proficiency in steel and concrete design, with ability to manage multiple markets and travel for site visits.