Structural / Building Inspection Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Join our growing engineering firm as a Structural/Building Inspection Engineer! Criterium-Twin Cities Engineers is a specialist consulting firm based in Edina, MN focusing on residential and commercial structural inspections and design.

Our clients include real estate investors, developers, homeowner associations, and other entities that want to know more about the buildings in which they live and work. Our people are open-minded, collaborative and focused on delivering exceptional service to our clients. This work environment reflects the company’s commitment to our vision of “building expertise to create a better world!”

We are an equal opportunity employer looking for candidates interested in either a part-time (2 to 4 days per week) or full-time position. Semi-retired professionals are encouraged to apply for a part-time option.

Office Location: Edina, Minnesota

POSITION SUMMARY

The position will primarily consist of performing inspections of existing residential and commercial buildings and preparing written reports. Some projects will include light structural designs to include wood, steel and concrete design. Engineers help build long-term client relationships and ensure the projects meet Criterium’s quality standards and fulfill the project scope. Communication skills are critical to the success of this position as there is extensive interaction with clients and colleagues. As a member of our staff, the engineers will apply their knowledge and develop new skills while working on a variety of challenging projects.

This position is home-based, but regular travel to client properties throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area is required. Reliable transportation and the ability to visit sites across the Twin Cities on a routine basis are essential parts of the role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform inspections of residential and commercial buildings and prepare written reports.
• Develop and sustain a rapport with assigned clients by exploring specific needs, anticipating new opportunities, and providing clear and responsive communication about their projects.
• Field requests for proposals from new and existing clients to our operations team.
• Collaborate with the operations team to develop proposals as needed, including establishment of project scope, fees and budget estimates.
• Monitor workload as needed to meet deliverable expectations.
• Conduct monthly analysis of assigned projects to ensure billable time is captured accurately in collaboration with operations team for monthly invoicing.
• Support team initiatives as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Minnesota.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of practical experience.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial building codes and methods.
• Knowledge of residential and light commercial structural design.
• Knowledge of retaining walls and/or design is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent travel around the 13-county Twin Cities region with occasional travel to other areas in the upper Midwest to support client and company needs.
• Exposure to daily outside elements will be necessary to perform work at site location.
• Use of personal vehicle will be required (with mileage reimbursement).
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about on site.
• Able to carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, crawl in confined spaces, and walk on sloped roofs.

Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs and develop a clear and precise scope of work.
• Ability to recognize and predict risks and assess, recommend and implement effective engineering solutions when needed.
• Client management – ability to read situations and respond constructively.
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to convey objective, unbiased perspectives.
• Strategic decision-making and critical thinking skills. Adept at analyzing/researching information and determining actions.
• Self-starter, disciplined, observant and detail-oriented nature.
• Experienced and demonstrated interactive skills are critical, including strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to manage relationships.
• Capable of managing both internal schedules and customer requirements, anticipating potential issues, and mitigating risk accordingly.
• Comfortable and capable of utilizing a variety of computer interfaces and software to complete engineering calculations and designs in addition to developing written reports.
• Capability to work efficiently from a remote location (e.g., dependable internet connection and phone access, etc.)

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

• Remote position (home based) with frequent travel to clients’ properties around the Twin Cities.
• Flexible full/part-time positions
• IRS Mileage Rate Reimbursement (for personal vehicle use)
• Health Insurance Stipend (for eligible employees)
• Matching 401k Contributions (for eligible employees)
• Bonus Program (for eligible employees)

All benefits are subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of their respective plans and company policies.