Structural Engineer

Millerbernd; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA contributions

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Incentive Pay

STIP bonus program

Job summary

Millerbernd Manufacturing in Minnesota is seeking a Structural Engineer to coordinate designs and calculations for quotations and submittals. You will analyze and optimize pole designs for manufacturability while collaborating with drafting, sales, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires staying current with AASHTO standards and state DOT requirements, delivering timely technical analysis. The ideal candidate has a civil engineering degree and 2 years of relevant experience, plus proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate designs and calculations for quotation and submittal.
• Identify design problems and resolve through analysis with stakeholders.
• Optimize pole designs for manufacturability and standardization.
• Provide manufacturing improvement recommendations based on design/spec opportunities.
• Support drafting, sales, manufacturing, quality, estimating with technical analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with AASHTO standards and applications.
• Ensure designs comply with state DOT/county/municipality requirements.
• Develop and refine design tools for efficient analysis.

Skills

Structural analysis

ASD design

LRFD design

Manufacturing knowledge

MS Office

ERP systems (Epicor)

Communication skills

multi‑project management

problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Epicor

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Key Roles and Responsibilities as a Structural Engineer :

• Apply industry regulations to designs
• Accurate pole calculations and designs
• Acute problem solving

As a Structural Engineer, you will:

• Coordinate designs and calculations for the quotation and submittal purposes
• Ability to identify design problems and find resolution through analysis and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Optimize pole designs for manufacturing capabilities and structure commonization within the bounds of the specifications
• Provide innovative recommendations regarding manufacturing enhancements related to design/spec opportunities
• Support drafting, sales, manufacturing, quality, estimating with technical analysis and expertise
• Up to date on AASHTO standards and their application
• Stays current to state DOT/county/municipality requirements and update designs to match
• Influences customer specs to promote sound designs and manufacturabilityDevelop and refine design tools for efficient analysis

Role Qualifications as a Structural Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Preferred candidates will have two (2) years of practical application of structural engineering principles; other combinations of formal training and experience may be considered
• Knowledge in interpreting technical specifications, mechanical drawings, and engineering plans
• Understanding of structural analysis, static loads, and wind loads
• Experience in both ASD design and LRFD Design for structural analysis
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods
• Ability to identify root causes, make decisions and solve problems
• Deliver work products under limited supervision with a sense of urgency
• Effective user in MS Office applications, particularly using Outlook and Excel
• Effective user of ERP systems, especially Epicor
• Use effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills including giving presentations and participating in meetings
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Adapt to changing work priorities
• Work with others as part of a high-performance team

Join Millerbernd Manufacturing – Where Your Career Can Take Shape

About Us: At Millerbernd, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. We're dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities where you can unlock your potential, turn ideas into action, and be part of a skilled, diverse, and driven team. From day one, you’ll experience a supportive and dynamic environment designed to help you grow and succeed.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
• Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
• Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting
• Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
• This role is eligible for participation in the company’s “Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)”, a financial performance-based bonus program
• Payouts are determined by the company’s operational results and are distributed in the first quarter of the subsequent year

Work-Life Balance

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
• Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses