Structural Engineer

Location 2550 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, 55114, United States Employee Type FT Exempt Required Degree 4 Year Degree Position Overview ERA seeks a motivated Structural Engineer who is interested in growing a rewarding career. As a 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 structural engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate project plans on time and within budget, consistently exceeding client expectations. Your role will involve performing structural analysis of buildings and other structures using current software and designing structural systems with concrete, steel, timber, and other materials. 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 buildings using concrete, steel, timber and other materials 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 project specifications. Manage project scope, budgets, and timelines. Documentation and Quality Assurance Maintain project documentation, ensuring all deliverables - calculations, drawings, specifications, 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 and ensure project deliverables undergo comprehensive interdisciplinary coordination. Communicate any discrepancies or scope changes to the Project Manager to ensure alignment with client expectations. Construction Support Evaluate special inspection reports and address deviations from design documents Oversee the review of shop drawings and submittals, ensuring timely responses and coordination with the construction team. 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 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 4 -7 years' experience in structural engineering 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. Experience 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. Medical Vision Retirement: 401(k), Profit Sharing, Cash Balance Defined Pension Employer Paid Life & AD&D Paid Time Off (PTO) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr