Senior Professional Engineer, Structural - Manufacturing & Heavy Industrial Facilities

TKDA; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Professional Structural Engineer in Duluth, MN to design and manage industrial projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience.

The position involves analyzing various structures, mentoring junior engineers, and managing projects. A hybrid work schedule is offered, allowing flexibility for remote work on certain days.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in designing heavy industrial structures.
• Proficiency in RISA 3D or Ram Structural System.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and concrete design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design industrial structures.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Manage projects from design to construction administration.

Skills

Structural Engineer in Minnesota

RISA 3D or Ram Structural System

Project management

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Structural design knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

MS Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Our employee‑owned and multi‑disciplined Facilities Engineering team has an opportunity for a Professional Structural Engineer with a passion for designing and managing a variety of commercial, manufacturing, and heavy industrial projects. As a member of our team, you will work alongside Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural engineering professionals who deliver building and facility design for industrial, government, education, and mining market clientele throughout Minnesota and across the country.

Responsibilities

In this position you will engage in the analysis and design of a wide range of structure types and sizes with an emphasis on light to heavy industrial facilities. You will further develop your project management, technical leadership, and client engagement abilities by planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi‑disciplined projects from conceptual design through construction administration. You will also mentor less experienced structural engineering professionals, support marketing efforts, and help cultivate and establish client relationships by developing proposals and delivering capabilities presentations.

Hybrid Work Environment

Tuesday through Thursday in office; Monday and Friday remote. Candidates located outside of the Duluth, MN area may be eligible for a modified schedule – a minimum of one day per week in office – based on experience and business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
• Structural Engineer in the State of Minnesota, with a minimum of ten (12) years of previous experience designing heavy industrial structures (e.g., manufacturing, mining)
• Proficiency with RISA 3D or Ram Structural System, MathCAD, and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong working knowledge of structural steel, cast‑in‑place concrete, and precast concrete design for new construction, expansion, renovation, conversion, and adaptation/reinforcement projects
• Experience conducting structural condition assessments of existing structures and preparing plans and specifications for structural repairs
• Previous experience conducting condition assessments of existing structures
• Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client presentations
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced structural engineering professionals
• Ability to travel up to 30% for team meetings, client consultations, and site inspections

Advantageous Qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit
• Previous business development experience, including preparation of proposals and fee estimates, and delivery of capabilities presentations
• Previous experience or aspirations to manage multi‑disciplined projects

Background Check

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.