Professional Engineer, Structural Engineering

@ TKDA
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Professional Engineer, Structural Engineering

Bloomington, MN
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

TKDA is an employee-owned engineering firm specializing in heavy industrial projects like mining and metals. We seek a professional engineer to lead structural designs, manage projects, and support business growth in Duluth or Bloomington, MN. Flexible hybrid work and travel included.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer license
  • 5-15 years experience designing structures
  • Proficiency with MS Office tools
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit

Qualifications

  • Experience with heavy industrial or mining projects
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team coordination experience
  • Ability to travel up to 20%
  • Mentoring skills for junior engineers

Full job description

Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-discipline engineering and design professionals is looking for a Project Manager / Professional Structural Engineer who has extensive experience managing a portfolio of various heavy industrial projects and thorough knowledge of structural design standards and requirements in relation to heavy industrial operations and processes.

As a member of our team, we will leverage your project management talents to deliver full-service, multi-discipline solutions for complex plant/building and site operations systems within heavy industrial sectors, including mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals. As a project manager, you would lead project teams for a variety of projects ranging from facility design to demolition and from balance of plant to material handling, and you would be responsible for all technical, quality, and financial aspects of a project from conception through construction.

In addition to project management, you would assist with market development efforts by collaborating with the technical group managers, market managers, and division leadership to further advance our services by contributing to the development of business plans, maintaining client relations, developing proposals, and participating in client presentations. 

Furthermore, as a professional structural engineer, you will have the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise by scoping project requirements, leading design efforts, verifying calculations and validating equipment sizing and selection, developing detailed drawings, and drafting technical specifications and reports. You will also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and professional experiences by mentoring and developing less experienced team members.


Location and Work Arrangement

This position could be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, candidates must reside within a regular commuting distance from one of the two locations. TKDA offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, with employees typically working three days in the office and two days remotely, in alignment with business needs. Regular travel (10-20%) to other TKDA offices, project or client locations, and industry-specific conferences will be required.   


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
  • Professional Engineer with 5-15 years of previous experience designing buildings and building type structures and preparing plans and specifications.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Strong working knowledge of steel, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, and precast concrete design.
  • Extensive experience working in a team environment and coordinating structural designs with multi-discipline teams.
  • Strong, effective verbal and written communication skills with project team members and clients.
  • Proven ability to follow design standards and quality assurance procedures.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections, etc. Much of this travel is clients local in the area.

    • Advantageous Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to leverage your technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced structural engineering professionals (ie. EIT, recent PE).
  • Experience working with heavy industrial or mining projects.
  • Ability to effectively respond to and manage client communications and relationships.
  • Previous business development experience, including preparation of proposals and fee estimates.


    • Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

    At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

    Comprehensive Benefits

    Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

    Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

    HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

    401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

    ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

    Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

    Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

    TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. 

    All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

    *Pre-Employment Screening*

    Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

    *Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

    TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.

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