Director of Structural Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Title:
Director of Structural Engineering

 
Location:

10201 Wayzata Blvd.

Minnetonka, MN 55305

 
Pay:

$157,000 - $200,000

 

 

 

 

Minneapolis–St. Paul Metro Area | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity

 

What if you could build and lead a small structural engineering practice rather than simply remain as an engineer?

 

Brand-new opportunity to join an established architecture and engineering organization of 400+ employees that is expanding its structural engineering capabilities as part of a broader national growth strategy.

 

This is an opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to take ownership of a developing service line, influence how it operates, and grow into a leadership role with significant responsibility for its future.

 

Initially, your focus will be on structural engineering, project execution, and serving as Engineer of Record. As the practice develops, your responsibilities will expand into directing engineering operations, managing project delivery, developing client relationships, and leading a dedicated engineering team.

 

You'll have the advantage of working alongside an established practice while leveraging additional engineering resources through an international team. This structure provides an opportunity to scale engineering services without having to build every production capability locally.

 

For someone who enjoys engineering but also wants to build something, lead people, develop business, and influence the direction of an organization, this position offers an appealing combination of technical responsibility and long-term career growth.

 

What You'll Do:

Your role will evolve as the structural engineering practice expands, providing an opportunity to shape both the technical work and the business.

 

Structural Engineering & Project Leadership

• Lead structural engineering design and analysis for commercial, industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and other building projects
• Serve as Engineer of Record, taking responsibility for structural design, technical accuracy, code compliance, and professional engineering deliverables
• Engineer structural systems involving steel, concrete, precast, foundations, connections, and lateral load-resisting systems
• Collaborate directly with architects, project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines
• Oversee structural engineering activities through design, documentation, and construction administration

 

Build & Lead the Structural Engineering Practice

• Help establish and expand an internal structural engineering service offering
• Develop engineering workflows, quality standards, and project delivery processes
• Coordinate with an international engineering team responsible for supporting design, modeling, calculations, and production
• Review engineering deliverables, provide technical direction, and maintain accountability for quality and compliance with U.S. standards
• Gradually transition from primarily individual project execution into broader engineering leadership and oversight
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and engineering deliverables

 

Business Development & Growth

• Develop relationships with architects, developers, contractors, and other clients
• Help identify opportunities to provide structural engineering services to existing and new clients
• Participate in project pursuits, proposals, and client presentations
• Support the expansion of structural engineering services into additional markets and geographic regions
• Play an influential role in the long-term direction and growth of the engineering practice

 

What We're Looking For:

• Approximately 10–25+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, including responsibility for structural design and project delivery
• Active Professional Engineer licensure in Minnesota, along with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as the practice expands. Existing multistate PE/SE licensure is especially valuable.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record, with the ability to develop, review, and seal structural engineering documents
• Technical knowledge of structural steel, precast concrete, foundation systems, lateral systems, and structural connection design
• Experience with industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, commercial, or similar building projects
• Experience coordinating engineering teams, including international resources, or an interest in working within a collaborative global delivery model
• Experience with post-tensioned concrete, complex structural analysis, construction administration, and engineering projects involving energy or industrial facilities are a plus

 

Why Consider This Opportunity?

 

Build a Practice, Not Just Manage Projects

Rather than stepping into a fully established department with predetermined processes and responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to help create the structural engineering operation, influence how it grows, and do it your way.

 

A Defined Path To Leadership

The initial emphasis will be on engineering execution and project delivery. Over approximately the first year, the role is expected to evolve toward directing engineering operations, overseeing a dedicated engineering team, and developing new business opportunities.

 

Be Part of an Expanding Organization

The company is actively investing in expanding its engineering capabilities, service offerings, and geographic reach. You'll be joining a company of 400+ people during a period when new leadership positions and business opportunities are being developed.

 

Ownership

The organization offers an employee stock ownership program, creating a potential opportunity to participate in the company's long-term growth and success.

 

Compensation & Benefits

The company is prepared to offer a very strong compensation package commensurate with the experience, technical qualifications, and leadership capabilities of the individual selected.

• Competitive base salary of $157,000 - $200,000 with flexibility based on qualifications
• Bonus opportunity
• Employee stock ownership opportunity
• Long-term professional growth and advancement into expanded engineering leadership

 

Apply Today!

If this opportunity interests you but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

 

Apply today for a confidential conversation to learn more about the opportunity.

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AEC Resources is committed to advancing careers in the AEC industry helping job seekers by providing an expansive collection of unpublished job opportunities, free technical training and certification programs, industry mentoring, resume writing services, and a focus of connecting you with the region's most sought after employers. \r\r* All applications are handled in confidence. *