STRUCTURAL ENGINEER / DESIGNER

Company Overview

This is an opportunity to join an established structural engineering consultancy in Moorhead, Minnesota, with a strong reputation for practical design, technical quality, and long-term client relationships.

The company supports projects across the Midwest and has built a collaborative, people-focused culture where engineers work closely with experienced technical leaders, designers, technicians, architects, contractors, and clients.

The business continues to grow and is looking to add a Structural Engineer or Designer to its commercial team. This position would suit someone who wants to broaden their project experience, take on increasing responsibility, and develop within a stable firm that can offer long-term career progression.

Position Overview

The Structural Engineer / Designer will join a commercial structural engineering team and support the analysis, design, and delivery of building projects across a range of sectors.

The role is ideally suited to an engineer with at least three years of structural design experience. Candidates with direct commercial building experience are preferred, although engineers from transferable structural backgrounds will also be considered.

The successful candidate will contribute to projects from the early design stage through construction, working closely with project engineers, technicians, architects, contractors, and clients. Depending on experience, there will also be opportunities to take greater ownership of project coordination, client communication, field investigations, and technical decision-making.

This is a strong opportunity for an EIT who is progressing toward their PE, someone close to completing the PE exam, or an already licensed Professional Engineer seeking continued technical and professional growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for commercial building projects.
• Design structural systems using materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Support projects from initial concept and schematic design through construction documentation and administration.
• Coordinate structural design requirements with architects, contractors, owners, and other engineering disciplines.
• Assist with structural engineering projects of varying sizes and levels of complexity.
• Perform structural research, field observations, site investigations, and existing-condition assessments where required.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information during construction.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical information clearly to both internal and external project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple assignments and project deadlines concurrently.
• Support the delivery of accurate, practical, and code-compliant structural designs.
• Take on increasing project responsibility as experience and technical capability develop.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation, and time entries.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ideally three or more years of structural engineering or structural design experience.
• Previous experience supporting commercial building projects is preferred.
• Candidates from transferable structural backgrounds will also be considered if they are interested in moving into commercial building design.
• Engineer in Training certification is preferred.
• Professional Engineer licensure is welcomed but not essential.
• Candidates without a PE should ideally be actively working toward licensure or close to completing the PE exam.
• Experience designing with structural steel, concrete, masonry, or timber.
• Familiarity with current building codes, technical standards, and structural design requirements.
• Ability to prepare clear calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with engineers, technicians, architects, contractors, and clients.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness and physical ability to conduct occasional field inspections and site investigations.
• Valid driver's licence and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, licensure, and technical skills.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Employee stock ownership retirement plan.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employee referral programme.
• Support toward professional development and PE licensure.
• Long-term progression within a growing structural engineering team.

Why Join

This is a strong opportunity for a structural engineer who wants to develop within a collaborative, technically focused consulting environment while working on commercial building projects across the region.

The role provides exposure to different structural materials, project types, and phases of design. Rather than being limited to a narrow design function, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute from early analysis through construction and gradually take on more responsibility for project delivery and client coordination.

For an EIT or emerging engineer, the position offers access to experienced technical professionals and a strong environment for progressing toward PE licensure. For someone already licensed, it provides an opportunity to take greater ownership of commercial projects and continue developing toward project management and technical leadership.

The broader benefits package, including employee ownership, retirement contributions, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing opportunities, also gives employees the ability to benefit from the company's continued success.