Structural Engineer - Precast

ERA Structural Engineering; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Cash Balance Defined Pension

Employer Paid Life & AD&D

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A structural engineering firm is seeking a motivated Precast Structural Engineer in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory. The ideal candidate will design and coordinate structural projects, ensuring compliance with client expectations. Applicants should have a relevant degree, a PE license, and significant experience in precast concrete. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in structural engineering with a minimum of 5 years in precast concrete specialty design.
• Proficient with structural engineering software.
• Ability to manage project scopes, budgets, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of buildings using concrete, steel, timber, and other materials.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure deliverables are accurate.
• Evaluate special inspection reports and oversee shop drawings.

Skills

Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE Licensed

Tools

RAM

RISA3-D

SAP2000

Job description

Overview

Position Overview: ERA seeks a motivated Precast Structural Engineer who is interested in growing a rewarding career. As a Precast Structural Engineer, you will be responsible to work with a variety of clients including architects, owners, and contractors to create structural designs and construction documents within a team setting. You will coordinate with project partners and assist with executing the structural design.

Base pay range

$81,000.00/yr - $103,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

• Design & Project Coordination
  • Perform structural analysis and design of buildings using concrete, steel, timber, and other materials.
  • Oversee and coordinate project milestones, ensuring the client and internal teams are aligned on deliverables.
  • Attend internal kickoff meetings and external coordination meetings.
  • Develop designs for structural systems and project specifications.
  • Manage project scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Documentation and Quality Assurance
  • Maintain project documentation, ensuring all deliverables—calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports—are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Review and approve internal design documents, drawings, and calculations to ensure compliance with project scope, quality standards, and internal procedures.
  • Coordinate and schedule internal quality reviews and ensure project deliverables undergo comprehensive interdisciplinary coordination.
  • Communicate any discrepancies or scope changes to the Project Manager to ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Construction Support
  • Evaluate special inspection reports and address deviations from design documents.
  • Oversee the review of shop drawings and submittals, ensuring timely responses and coordination with the construction team.
  • Support construction partners in resolving field issues, ensuring that they are efficiently and accurately addressed to avoid project delays.
• Administrative & Client Facing Duties
  • Read and interpret project proposals to understand scope, schedule and budget, and engage with clients to confirm expectations are aligned.
  • Work with the Project Manager and other team members to align engineering tasks with budgeted hours and project priorities.
  • Engage in legacy knowledge transfer to ensure continuity of client relationships.
  • Help ensure repeat business by understanding and delivering on client values.

Hours

• Full Time - Exempt
• In – Person Core Office Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm Monday- Thursday
• Friday Flex – 9:00am-12:00pm

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis, at ABET accredited University
• PE Licensed
• 5-7 years’ experience in structural engineering minimum of 5 years of precast concrete specialty design experience
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, while working with a team to deliver high quality of work
• Proficient with structural engineering software, such as RAM, RISA3-D, and SAP2000
• Experienced in steel, concrete, and other material design

About Us

ERA Structural Engineering provides full-service structural engineering for a broad range of facility types. We think way beyond textbook structural engineering principles to anticipate unforeseen issues before they arise – which saves clients and owners money, time, and sometimes the viability of the entire project. We think beyond the beam to uncover value in all areas of the project, from structural systems and material types to multi-team collaboration and process efficiency. We use this creative problem-solving approach at each step of the project, from proposal to ribbon cutting.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k), Profit Sharing, Cash Balance Defined Pension
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

ERA is committed to equal opportunities and is a diversified workforce.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Civil Engineering and Building Construction