Structural Engineer I

JBW Consulting Engineers; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBW Consulting Engineers seeks a Structural Engineer to join our Minneapolis area team. You will perform structural duties for industrial facilities, develop drawings and calculations, and collaborate with a broad client base.

The ideal candidate has a civil/structural ABET degree, 1–4 years of experience, FE completed, and willingness to visit sites. Travel is modest and you will mentor junior staff while upholding our quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 1–4 years of relevant experience.
• FE exam completed; P.E. license encouraged within 5 years.
• Experience with CAD/BIM and field verification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Structural Engineering duties related to industrial facilities.
• Perform site visits; travel as needed (less than 10% annually).
• Complete drawings, calculations, equipment selection, and analysis.
• Provide oversight and guidance to entry level engineers and designers.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and external resources.
• Maintain a 90% billable rate.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Structural analysis

Bluebeam Revu

Industrial settings

Drawing packages

Industry standards

Engineering analysis

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentations

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Job description

The ideal candidate for this role will live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area. Any location near one of our other JBW offices located in Duluth, MN, Bozeman, MT, or Gillette, WY will also be considered. Must reside in the United States. JBW participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

JBW Consulting Engineers is a multidiscipline firm providing expert engineering and design services across the United States and Canada. Since establishing operations in Minnesota, JBW has grown to include offices in Montana and Wyoming, serving clients in the industrial, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

Our expertise spans mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering, with a strong focus on industries such as mining, wood products, grain, nuclear waste, and oil and gas. We specialize in industrial ventilation, piping and pumping systems, material handling, processing, and storage, industrial controls and automation, while also providing cutting-edge Industrial BIM solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, client-focused work while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.

As our next team member, you will have an entrepreneurial attitude and be excited to come to work every day to help build our firm. You must fit our culture of service through empathy with facility managers and engineers; this requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide quality, timely work.

Our goal as a company is to do projects we enjoy and can do well, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations

• Adhere to the core values of Relationships, Communication, Solutions, Technical Proficiency, Quality, and Responsiveness as defined by JBW.
• Must have an entrepreneurial attitude and be willing to tackle different tasks as they arise.
• Provide Structural Engineering duties related to industrial facilities. These duties vary by project and current workload.
• Must be willing to work in daily collaboration with other JBW team members and a variety of industrial clients.
• Perform site visits safely that range from 1-5 days, sometimes requiring travel (all expenses included). Travel is expected to be less than 10% annually but can vary in the short term based on project needs.
• Perform field verifications and identify and organize gathered field information.
• Work in CAD software including but not limited to Revit, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
• Complete drawings, calculations, equipment selection, and analysis accurately while following JBW's quality control methods.
• Provide oversight and guidance to entry level engineers and designers on project work.
• Build new and maintain existing relationships with clients, vendors, and external resources.
• Maintain a 90% billable rate.
• Other job duties as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis software.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu software.
• Experience working in industrial settings such as refineries, mines, power plants, etc.
• Experience developing drawing packages and specifications for contractors to build from.
• Knowledge of industry standards and codes.
• Ability to perform engineering analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Excellent leadership, writing, and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and proposals to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage clients.
• A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 1-4 years of relevant experience.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• PE license is not required, but we encourage obtaining within 5 years of employment at JBW.

No unsolicited agency or third-party recruiter submissions will be accepted.