Senior Project Engineer, Structural

Leo A. Daly Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement savings with company matching

Parental Leave

Company paid life insurance

Accident and Critical Illness benefits

Job summary

Leo A. Daly Company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Minneapolis. This role involves leading structural engineering design while collaborating with a multi-discipline team. Responsibilities include design calculations, client communications, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and a PE license, with at least 8 years of experience.

Offering a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $155,000 and a robust benefits package including health plans, retirement savings, and paid parental leave, this position is ideal for those looking to contribute to meaningful design projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Seasoned knowledge of relevant codes and design standards.
• Proficient in data interpretation and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Establish project-appropriate engineering requirements.
• Mentor junior professionals and designers.
• Participate in Construction Administration activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Cross-discipline coordination

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Senior Project Engineers work as part of a multi-discipline team leading structural engineering design during all phases of multiple simultaneous projects. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature with Engineers and Architects. Independent judgment is required on work details. Assignments will include performing design calculations, interpreting and preparing reports, and producing deliverable drawing sets including foundation plans, framing plans, details, and schedules.

Job Responsibilities

• Establishes, designs, and specifies project-appropriate structural engineering requirements.
• Plans and directs the work of Structural EITs and Designers.
• Independently attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development.
• Leads the execution of site investigations and observations.
• Prepares narratives, reports, calculations, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
• Performs cross-discipline discussions and coordination.
• Assists with reviews of structural engineering documents for quality and compliance with code and program requirements.
• Participates in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess general conformance with the design concept.
• Mentors and encourages the development of junior professionals and designers.
• Assists with marketing and business development activities including building relationships with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
• Travel for marketing and project-related activities will be required.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Professional Engineer License (PE)

Preferred Education & Experience

• 8+ years’ experience
• Seasoned knowledge of relevant codes and design standards.
• Strong command of core engineering principles with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficient in problem-solving
• Experienced with industry-standard software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)
• Competent in data interpretation and statistical analysis
• Seasoned knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Critical thinking and sound engineering judgement
• Detail-oriented and quality focused
• Effective communicator

Salary range for this position varies between $105,000 – $155,000, depending upon applicable experience.

LEO A DALY offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, financial stability, and work-life balance. Highlights include affordable medical, dental and vision plans, retirement savings with company matching and supplemental benefits such as:

• Accident and Critical Illness
• HSA + FSA options
• Commuter Benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability options
• Parental Leave

Why join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.