Structural Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and HRA options with company con·t

401(k) plan

Short- and long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Earned Sick Time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead the IPA team’s structural discipline in Minnetonka, MN. The role involves guiding design to project completion, mentoring staff, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust structural solutions.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency with structural analysis tools, enabling effective client collaboration and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural discipline on multiple projects.
• Perform calculations and oversee construction documents.
• Act as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Delegate tasks, plan resources, and manage workloads.
• Develop scopes, estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Ensure projects stay within scope and budget.
• Lead QA reviews and ensure structural engineering principles are applied.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Provide technical direction and support throughout execution.
• Mentor engineers and designers.
• Collaborate with Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, and Civil teams.
• Prepare proposals and participate in client meetings.
• Travel domestically 5% or less.

Skills

Structural Design

Project Management

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.E. license (multi-state)

Tools

RISA

Job description

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER -MINNETONKA, MN

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing Industrial, Processing and Agribusiness (IPA) team. This position will serve as a discipline lead on multiple projects, providing structural engineering expertise from design through project completion. The ideal candidate will have strong technical capabilities, project management experience, and the ability to lead and mentor engineers and designers while working closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the structural discipline lead on multiple concurrent projects.
• Perform structural engineering calculations and oversee the development of construction documents.
• Act as the Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
• Delegate design tasks, plan resources, and oversee project workloads.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Ensure projects remain within established scope and budget.
• Lead quality assurance reviews and ensure structural engineering principles are consistently applied.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction and engineering support throughout project execution.
• Supervise engineers and designers, providing workload direction, performance guidance, and ongoing support.
• Mentor and support the professional development of developing structural team members.
• Work collaboratively with Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, and Civil Engineering teams.
• Prepare proposals and participate in client meetings, interviews, and other business development activities.
• Represent the company professionally with clients and project partners.
• Travel domestically as needed, typically 5% or less and generally 1–2 days at a time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in multiple states, or willingness to obtain multi-state registrations within one year.
• Strong structural design experience across a variety of industries and materials.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as RISA or similar programs.
• Proven combination of structural design and project management experience.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary construction practices, including Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, and Civil Engineering.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

PREFERRED

• Experience with industrial, agribusiness, or processing facility design.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: $118,000–$148,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, education, and location.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA and HRA options with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off and Earned Sick and Safe Time.