Senior Structural Engineer

Walker Consultants; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Consultants is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead innovative design strategies and solve complex engineering challenges. The role involves guiding projects from concept to completion, mentoring junior engineers, and playing a key role in business development. Join a team dedicated to creating functional and future-proof structures within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of project engineering and management experience.
• Registered PE or SE – or ability to obtain license within 1 year.
• Solid knowledge of structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design from concept to completion.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with training.
• Review drawings and specifications, ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

How Your Role will Shape Our Success

At Walker Consultants, we’re not just building structures — we’re engineering solutions that stand the test of time. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of some of our most complex and high-profile projects, leading innovative design strategies and solving tough challenges with creativity and precision.

In this role, you'll lead the charge on structural design, guiding projects from concept to completion with a focus on parking structures, retaining walls, foundations, and more. Whether you're conducting in-depth field investigations or steering the analysis and documentation of critical systems, your expertise will elevate every phase of the project lifecycle.

You’ll mentor and inspire junior engineers, influence project outcomes, and play a key role in business development — helping Walker continue to grow and deliver excellence to our clients. If you're ready to make your mark in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you.

What Sets Us Apart?

Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success.

What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program. At Walker, our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firm’s success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. It’s a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.

What You'll Do

·Assists in the planning, budgeting, scheduling, conducting or coordination of detailed phases of the engineering work on a project.

·Serves as lead designer in engineering aspects of a project.

·Assists in training Project Engineers.

·Assists with the acquisition of technical support personnel.

·Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice and may include a variety of complex features, including conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, or difficult coordination requirements.

·Assists the Project Manager during all phases of a project.

· Reviews drawings and specifications and recommends revisions where required.

·Requests and monitors all data pertinent to the project design, including surveys, codes, soils, and other required information.

· Reviews shop drawings for work they have designed. Responds to field questions on design.

·Perform peer reviews.

· Maintaining quality, budgets, schedules, etc.

What You Bring

Education Requirements:

·Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited University, Master's degree preferred.

Other Requirements:

·10 years of project engineering and management experience.

·Registered PE or SE – or the ability to obtain license in 1 year.

·Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems.

·Solid knowledge of structural engineering.

·Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary.

Nice-to-have Skills and Experience:

·Experience in the design and construction of parking garages.

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• 529 college savings plan
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Paid parental leave that allows an addition week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• Paid community involvement hours
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement
• Mental wellness benefits
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups

$105,000 - $125,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $105,000 – $125,000 per year. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.

Why Walker Consultants?

Walker Consultants holds a storied legacy in parking design, tracing back to its inception in 1965 as a trailblazer in structural engineering and parking design. Drawing from decades of expertise, the company's position as an industry leader is firmly established. By the 1980s, Walker had risen to prominence as the premier parking consulting firm in the United States, offering employees the unique opportunity to contribute to and learn from a distinguished and successful team.

With an unwavering commitment to visionary design, Walker’s team of experts focuses on creating parking facilities that remain relevant and functional for years to come, providing an intellectually stimulating and fulfilling environment. In the face of a swiftly evolving landscape driven by ride apps, novel mobility choices, autonomous and electric vehicles, and sustainability imperatives, our role at the forefront of designing adaptable, efficient, and future-proof parking structures reflects our embrace of innovation and change. As a creative professional within our ranks, you'll contribute your expertise to shaping aesthetically pleasing, technologically advanced parking facilities, encompassing the broader impact of urban planning, traffic management, and sustainability.

Join Us!

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.