Structural Engineer - Precast

ERA Structural Engineering; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA / Dependent FSA / HRA

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

ERA Structural Engineering is seeking a motivated Precast Structural Engineer to design and draft precast buildings, working with architects, owners and contractors. You will lead project coordination, perform structural analysis, and review calculations and drawings to ensure quality and budget adherence.

You will mentor junior engineers, support construction teams, and help grow client relationships while delivering on schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Attention to detail and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of precast buildings and structures.
• Oversee and coordinate project milestones with client and internal teams.
• Review internal design documents, drawings, and calculations for quality and scope conformance.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers and BIM modelers.
• Manage project workload, budgets, and staffing needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed

Tools

RAM

RISA3D

SAP2000

Job description

Brief Description

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 for working 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.

As a key member of our precast structural engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate project erection and production drawings on time and within budget, consistently exceeding client expectations. Your role will involve performing structural analysis and design of precast buildings and other structures using current software. You will collaborate with project partners and clients to solve complex problems with a service-minded approach and coordinate with the internal team on design drawings and report preparation. Additionally, you will provide guidance to less experienced engineers, review the work of other engineers and BIM modelers, and work with construction partners to ensure a smooth construction process. Managing project workload and assisting with staffing needs are also critical aspects of this role, contributing to the overall success of our projects.

ERA offers support and training for engineers in this position to develop as professionals. This includes internal continuing education programs, mentorship program, and opportunities to grow a professional network through professional associations, client engagement, and marketing / business development collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Project Coordination

• Perform structural analysis and design of precast buildings and structures
• 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 components
• Manage project scope, budgets, and timelines

Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Maintain project documentation, ensuring all deliverables—calculations, drawings, and reports—are accurate and up to date.
• Review and approve internal design documents, drawings, and calculations, ensuring compliance with project scope, quality standards, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate and schedule internal quality reviews.
• Communicate any discrepancies or scope changes to the Project Manager to ensure alignment with client expectations.

Construction Support

• 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 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis, at ABET accredited University
• PE Licensed
• Excellent oral, written communication/presentation skills
• 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

Summary

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 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
• Dental
• Vison
• HSA , Dependent FSA , HRA
• Retirement: 401(k), Profit Sharing, Cash Balance Defined Pension
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
• Annual Discretionary Bonus

Join ERA Structural Engineering and become a valued member of our team dedicated to excellence in structural engineering. ERA is committed to equal opportunities and is a diversified workforce.