Structural Engineer

Job Opportunity in Minneapolis, MN

Join our innovative team in Minneapolis, MN, where the vibrant city life meets engineering excellence. We are seeking experienced candidates with expertise in movable, moving, retractable, or complex mechanical structures.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Discipline-specific responsibilities include:
  • Conceptual structural design
  • Estimating weights, members, and details for proposal preparation
  • Detailed design development utilizing structural methods, software, building codes, and client specifications
  • Structural calculation and drawing production
  • Shop and field structural inspections
  • Stay current with codes and requirements that apply to specific engineering disciplines
• As Project Engineer:
  • Communicate with clients
  • Develop design budget and schedule
  • Monitor budget and schedule during the design phase
  • Coordinate design team to complete the design and achieve project objectives
• Actively participate in scheduled design reviews with contractor, architect, engineering consultants, and other project team members
• Interface with other departments to coordinate structural systems with electrical and mechanical systems
• Provide project status updates for Project Review Meetings and other company meetings
• Interface with field personnel and purchasing to determine and obtain required materials
• Assist in prototype development, implementation, and documentation
• Assist in operation & maintenance manual production
• Visit manufacturing/vendor sites to inspect and communicate expectations
• Support Co. Sales & Marketing Efforts:
  • Provide technical and media support, including written and visual materials
  • Occasionally, write articles for magazines and technical journals to expand company presence
• Monitor project design costs and progress to ensure that approved project budget and schedule goals are achieved. Facilitate client communication
• Drive continuous improvement by finding ways to enhance quality and performance with shop and field assembly, adjustment, function, aesthetics, costs, and maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with 5 years of relevant experience, or M.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an institution with an ABET-accredited undergraduate program with 3 years of relevant experience
• E.I.T. certified and PE License preferred
• 3D Modeling and FEA software experience
• Knowledge of current codes and requirements that apply to Civil/Structural Engineering discipline
• Understanding of engineering software, most advantageous being SAP2000, StaadPro, Risa3D, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, and MATHCAD
• Ability to push the boundaries of the code, understand and apply alternate codes, and think outside of the box
• Desire to understand the behavior behind and solve complex structural design problems including large machine design, structural dynamics/statics, system stiffness, load distribution, failure modes, and related system integration tasks
• Ability to make tough engineering decisions and confidently defend them
• Proficient at using analysis and design software that is relevant to the business
• Independently develops approach to solutions and works under general direction
• Self-directed, results-oriented with proven ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Communicates effectively with management, employees, vendors, and customers
• Strong attention to detail in completing work
• Applies sound judgment and critical thinking skills to complex projects and business challenges
• Ability to work successfully within a team, cross-functionally, and independently
• Travel (domestic and foreign) during design, installation, and commissioning of projects, up to 5% of the time