Professional Engineer, Structural

NextGenEnergyJobs; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to design rail-critical facilities and oversee construction from concept through delivery. You will prepare calculations, plan sets, and cost estimates, working with graduates and senior engineers to meet project goals.

Required is a PE license and 5–12 years of heavy industrial experience; familiarity with regulatory processes and strong client communication are essential. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE license in at least one state or the ability to obtain within six months.
• 5–12 years of experience designing heavy industrial structural projects.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and permitting processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA, and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication with proposals and reports.
• Travel up to 20% for meetings and site visits, including overnight trips.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering and SE license.
• Business development experience including proposals and fee estimates.
• Experience managing structural-specific or multi-discipline projects.

Responsibilities

• Design new construction and develop repairs for rail-critical structures: maintenance facilities, fueling stations, bulk handling structures, administration buildings, and more.
• Prepare design calculations, plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates as a technical expert on projects.
• Perform construction observation and inspection services to ensure designs are built as planned.
• Work alongside Graduate Engineers and senior registered engineers on designs, sharing expertise while learning.
• Develop and grow project management skills over time, taking on more responsibility as ready.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Business development

Client relationships

Proposal writing

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Regulatory navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

MS Office

Drafting/plan sets

Cost estimation tools

Job description

Engineer the facilities that run America's railroads.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new construction and develop repairs for existing rail-critical structures: maintenance facilities, fueling stations, bulk handling structures, administration buildings, and more
• Prepare design calculations, plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates as a technical expert on your projects
• Perform construction observation and inspection services to make sure your designs come to life the way you planned them
• Work alongside Graduate Engineers and senior registered engineers on designs, sharing your expertise while learning from theirs
• Develop and grow your project management skills over time, taking on more responsibility as you're ready

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• PE license in at least one state (or the ability to get licensed within six months)
• 5-12 years of experience designing heavy industrial structural projects
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and navigating the permit process
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, RISA, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Skilled in drafting and assembling plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• A track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with proposals, technical reports, and project team meetings
• Ability to travel up to 20% for project meetings, client visits, and site inspections, with occasional overnight trips
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• SE license
• Business development experience, including proposals and fee estimates
• Experience managing structural-specific or multi-discipline projects