Structural EIT/Coordinator

HDR; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 72,650 - 105,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time away

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading building engineering firm is seeking a Structural EIT or Design Coordinator in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. This role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career candidates to work on diverse projects across sectors like healthcare and technology. Responsibilities include collaborating with design teams, conducting structural analyses, and preparing engineering calculations. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s in Structural Engineering and familiarity with Autodesk Revit. This inclusive company fosters employee ownership and offers competitive compensation between $72,650 and $105,656.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering required.
• Entry-level candidates considered; 2-4 years experience preferred.
• EIT certification is a must for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to develop building concepts.
• Conduct analyses for design options and prepare construction drawings.
• Assist with structural design of various structures.
• Perform engineering calculations according to codes.

Skills

Collaboration with design teams

Problem solving

Familiarity with 3D analysis software

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bentley RAM Structural System

STAAD

RISA

SAP

Tedds

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

The Building Engineering Services (BES) group of MN/WI is looking for a motivated Structural EIT or Design Coordinator to join our growing team. This is a terrific opportunity for an early‑career candidate to work on a wide variety of projects across numerous market sectors all over the country. These include healthcare, civic, tech, commercial, water, and light industrial projects, many of which are in high‑seismic areas. You will develop new technical skills, gain hands‑on project experience, and be mentored alongside experienced and talented structural engineers.

In the role of Structural EIT or Design Coordinator with our BES team, we’ll count on you to:

• Collaborate as part of a full‑service design team with other engineers and disciplines to develop concepts for superstructures of new buildings and other vertical structures or investigate existing structures.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations and assist in the preparation of construction drawings, reports, cost estimates and specifications for structural engineering projects.
• Assist with the structural engineering design of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures, including the repair, retrofit or rehabilitation of existing or historic structures.
• Prepare engineering calculations in conformance with applicable codes (ASCE 7, IBC, AISC, ACI).
• Solve challenging, complex problems that require creativity and a willingness to continuously learn new things.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring familiarity with 3D analysis software and application of classical engineering methods, hand calculations using standard techniques and procedures.
• Work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger projects.
• Give direction to BIM, administrative, and technical personnel as needed; self‑perform some BIM work as needed.
• Assist with shop drawing review, requests for information, and other construction administration tasks.
• Participate in site observations and prepare field observation reports for projects under construction, or facility condition assessments of existing buildings.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• 2‑4 years of experience preferred, although entry‑level candidates will be considered!
• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, Bentley RAM Structural System, and/or STAAD
• Previous structural design experience (internship or full‑time work experience) is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $72,650 – $105,656

Primary Location

United States‑Minnesota‑Saint Louis Park

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Structural

Job Posting

Mar 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.