Sr. Structural Engineer

Ericksen, Roed and Associates, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with profit sharing and cash‑b​

Employer paid life and AD&D

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

ERA Structural Engineering seeks a motivated Sr. Structural Engineer in Saint Paul, MN to design and document structures for diverse clients.

You will collaborate with architects, owners, and contractors to deliver accurate plans, perform structural analysis, and coordinate with BIM modelers and the project team. You will mentor junior engineers, review work, manage schedules, and help win work through technical leadership and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil or structural engineering.
• PE Licensed.
• 8-15 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Proficient with RAM, RISA3-D, and SAP2000.
• Experience in steel, concrete, timber and other material design.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationship management from a technical and engineering perspective, ensuring expectations and deliverables are fully aligned.
• Provide contract support, including scope review and coordination of change orders.
• Oversee and manage schedules for all structural engineering deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met across multiple projects.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, RFIs, and ensure QA/QC across the program.
• Mentor engineers, review work of team members and BIM modelers, and coordinate with project partners.

Skills

Advanced analytical thinking

Organized

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

RAM

RISA3-D

SAP2000

Job description

• Location 2550 University Avenue West,Saint Paul, MN, 55114,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

About ERA Structural Engineering

At ERA Structural Engineering, we believe great engineering creates value beyond the structure itself. Every decision starts with a simple question:

What solution creates the greatest value for the client and the entire project team?

We call thatThink Beyond The Beam

Thinking Beyond the Beam means looking beyond the immediate task to understand what matters most. By understanding project goals and delivering practical, buildable solutions, we create value that helps projects succeed, builds trust, and strengthens lasting relationships.

That approach depends on people who take ownership. At ERA, ownership means looking beyond your individual responsibilities to understand how your work contributes to the success of the project, your teammates, and our clients. Here, every team member is encouraged to think like an owner, take initiative, and make decisions that create value.

If you're looking for a place where your work matters, where you're trusted to make an impact, and where solving meaningful problems is part of every day, you'll find a strong fit at ERA.

ERA seeks a motivated Sr. Structural Engineer who is interested in growing a rewarding career. As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for working with a variety of clients, including architects, owners, and contractors, to create structural designs and construction documents within a team setting. You will coordinate with project partners and assist with executing the structural design.

As a key member of our structural engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate project plans on time and within budget, consistently exceeding client expectations. Your role will involve performing structural analysis of buildings and other structures using current software and designing structural systems with concrete, steel, timber, and other materials. You will collaborate with project partners and clients to solve complex problems with a service-minded approach and coordinate with the internal team on design drawings and report preparation. Additionally, you will provide guidance to less experienced engineers, review the work of other engineers and BIM modelers, and work with construction partners to ensure a smooth construction process. Managing project workload and assisting with staffing needs are also critical aspects of this role, contributing to the overall success of our projects.

ERA supports the continued professional growth of experienced engineers through internal continuing education, a formal mentorship program, and opportunities to expand technical expertise and industry relationships. Senior engineers are encouraged to strengthen their professional networks through industry associations, client engagement, and collaboration on marketing and business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Enhanced Project Leadership

• Lead client relationship management from a technical and engineering perspective, ensuring expectations and deliverables are fully aligned.
• Provide contract support, including scope review and coordination of change orders.
• Oversee and manage schedules for all structural engineering deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met across multiple projects
• Lead internal and external coordination meetings to align engineering priorities with project objectives.
• Assign and manage engineering team responsibilities, monitoring progress to ensure efficient workload distribution.
• Oversee and enforce quality assurance processes, ensuring designs, drawings, and calculations meet project scope, standards, and internal procedures.
• Guide technical design development for structural systems, project specifications, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Construction Phase Technical Leadership

• Direct the review and coordination of shop drawings and submittals, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Manage RFIs and provide technical support to address construction issues efficiently.
• Oversee construction quality control, inspection coordination, and evaluation of special inspection reports.
• Plan and conduct site visits, offering technical field support and resolution of field conditions to avoid delays.

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Maintain accurate project documentation—including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications, for internal and client use.
• Review and approve internal design documents to ensure compliance with scope, budget, and quality requirements.
• Manage scope changes or discrepancies, ensuring transparency and alignment with client expectations.

Process Management & Strategic Coordination

• Lead postmortem and lessons-learned meetings, applying feedback for continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with Signing Engineers, Modeler Managers, and Engineering Oversight to align resources strategically with business objectives.
• Support engineering team development through mentorship, performance oversight, and legacy knowledge transfer.
• Balance multiple projects and staff assignments, optimizing workload and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil or Structural Engineering
• PE Licensed
• 8-15 years of experience in structural engineering
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
• Organized with the ability to work cross functionally
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, work, outlook, etc.)
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, while working with a team to deliver high quality of work
• Proficient with structural engineering software, such as RAM, RISA3-D, and SAP2000.
• Experience in steel, concrete, timber and other material design

Summary

ERA Structural Engineering is committed to supporting continued growth and development of our employees. This includes internal continuing education programs such as CEU's (Continued Education Credits), mentorship programs and opportunities to grow a professional network though professional associations, client engagement, and marketing and business development initiatives.

Work Schedule

ERA Structural Engineering recognizes the value of flexibility in the workday. Our full-time schedules are structured around core collaboration hours, with flexibility to adjust start and end times based on your role, team and project needs to meet the expected 40 hours per week.

• In-Person Core Office Hours:
• Monday- Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
• Friday Flex: 9:00am - 12:00pm with the option to work from alternate location
• Full-Time | Exempt or Non-Exempt, based on position
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k), Profit Sharing, Cash Balance Defined Pension
• Employer Paid Life and AD & D
• Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO)

Join ERA Structural Engineering and become a valued member of our team dedicated to excellence in structural engineering. ERA is committed to equal opportunities and is a diversified workforce.

ERA Structural Engineering is not engaging external recruitment agencies for this position at this time. Please refrain from contacting ERA employees or hiring managers regarding recruitment services. Unsolicited candidate submissions will not be accepted, and no placement fees will be paid without a prior written agreement.