Structural Designer (Hybrid/Remote)

VAA LLC; Plymouth (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Structural Designer, where your problem-solving skills will shape infrastructure and enhance community services. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, collaborating with a talented team to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. With a commitment to professional development and a vibrant workplace culture, you'll find opportunities for growth while making a meaningful impact. Enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive pay, and a range of benefits that support your well-being and career aspirations. If you're ready to elevate your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Profit-sharing

401(k)

Paid leave

Onsite gym

Flexible schedule options

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction design or 4+ years of related experience.
• Proficient in CAD standards and construction document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete construction documents and assist during construction support.
• Coordinate designs with team members and communicate with clients.

Skills

Problem-solving

Construction design

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Certificate in construction-related design/drafting

4 years of directly related experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Structural Designer. Design the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles.

VAA's Structural team is responsible for designing, analyzing, and ensuring the integrity of structures across a variety of projects. We work on a diverse range of buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities, providing innovative solutions to meet both functional and safety requirements. The team focuses on delivering high-quality structural designs, collaborating with architects, partners, and other engineers to create efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that adhere to regulatory standards and client specifications.

Your role:

The Designer works with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare complete construction documents and assists during the construction support phase.

• Layout plans, sections and details to specified CAD standards working directly with engineers or project managers.
• Provide direction and distribute work to Technicians.
• Review and back-check the Technician's work.
• Coordinate designs with team members and product vendors.
• Communicate with clients and/or contractors regarding RFI's and field questions.
• Further develop design skills to support the advancement of technical expertise.
• Attend internal coordination meetings and client coordination meetings.
• May require occasional travel for site observations and field measurements.

Your resume must include:

• Certificate in construction-related design/drafting or higher and at least 3 years of directly related experience.
• OR at least 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of certificate.

Starting Hourly Range:

$28.00 - $33.50. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: Careers Video

Why VAA?

• It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024).

Your career. Your talents. Your network.

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An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.