Structural Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

EmergencyMD; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Structural Engineer, where your problem-solving skills will shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. This role offers you the chance to work on diverse projects, ensuring the integrity and safety of structures while collaborating with talented peers. You'll engage in continuous learning, tackle complex design tasks, and contribute to innovative solutions that meet client specifications. With a supportive culture that emphasizes work-life balance and professional development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in their careers while enjoying a vibrant workplace environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit-Sharing

401(k)

Discretionary Bonus Program

Paid Leave

Flexible Schedule Options

Onsite Gym

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience without PE or 4 years of experience with PE required.
• Strong foundation in engineering design codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering services and collaborate with project teams.
• Prepare calculations, edit specifications, and coordinate drawings.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Engineering Fundamentals

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Structural Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Structural Engineer. Engineer 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 Engineering 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:

• Deliver high-quality engineering services rooted in your knowledge of engineering fundamentals design codes and industry standards, together with your problem-solving ability, analytical skills personal diligence and prior experience.

• Work efficiently and collaborate effectively with the project team, including external team members to deliver value to our clients.

• Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Support the development and success of your peers and/or less experienced engineers.

• Identify and assess design options in the preliminary phase to inform sound decision-making by the project team and/or client. Communicate concepts effectively.

• Prepare calculations, edit specifications, and coordinate drawings.

• Review project documents for quality and for coordination with all disciplines.

• Communicate with clients/contractors regarding construction RFI's, and review shop drawings.

• Perform site visits/observations. (Potential 10% travel to construction job sites).

• Write proposals and help estimate project fees, as needed.

Your resume must include:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasis.

• 5+ years of experience without PE or 4 years of experience with PE.

Starting Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000. 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), discretionary bonus program, 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: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#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).

Let's get growing

Your career. Your talents. Your network.

Apply today!

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.

Engineering: #VAA #Engineer #Engineering #StructuralEngineer