Structural Engineer – Entry Level

Jobtailor; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barr is seeking a structural engineer to join its team, focusing on design and technical support for heavy industrial sites. You will perform analysis, inspections, and develop plans, specifications, and models in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include drafting engineering drawings, preparing documentation, and visiting sites to ensure construction adherence to design intent. Suitable for engineers with 0–5 years of experience and an EIT or ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of relevant experience in structural engineering (internships or co-op accepted).
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
• Preferred: Revit, STAAD Pro, Advanced Steel, RISA 3D, or MathCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support the structural engineering group with design and technical expertise for heavy industrial sites.
• Perform structural analysis and inspection; develop plans, specifications, models, and reports.
• Prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to verify construction aligns with design intent.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Structural Analysis

Engineering Drawings

AutoCAD

EIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (structural emphasis)

Tools

Revit

Advanced Steel

MathCAD

STAAD Pro

RISA 3D

Excel

Word

Job description

• Support our structural engineering group by providing design and technical expertise for heavy industrial sites.
• Perform structural analysis and inspection, develop plans and specifications, create structural models, write reports, and support construction assistance and activities.
• Prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to observe construction activities and ensure compliance with design intent.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, and structural engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit, Advanced Steel, MathCAD, StaadPro, Risa3D) to support project tasks and team collaboration.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers while developing your skillset in a professional consulting environment.

Requirements

• 0–5 years of relevant experience in structural engineering, which may include internships or co-op positions.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis (including structural analysis and steel and concrete design).
• Licenses/certifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified or ability to obtain within one year.
• Software: familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
• Preferred, but not required: experience with Revit, STAAD Pro, Advanced Steel, RISA 3D, or MathCAD.
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering design and analysis, with proficiency in creating engineering drawings and specifications. Capable of collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with design intent during construction activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Analysis
• Engineering Drawings
• AutoCAD
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Structural Design
• Steel Design
• Concrete Design
• Technical Specifications
• Construction Inspection

Certifications & Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Industry Keywords

• Heavy Industrial Sites
• Site Visits
• Compliance
• Design Documentation
• Multidisciplinary Team

Tools & Technologies

• Revit
• Advanced Steel
• MathCAD
• STAAD Pro
• RISA 3D
• Excel
• Word