Residential Structural Engineer (PE/SE) - Site Visits & Design

Job Description

Job Description

About Load Bearing Wall Company

Load Bearing Wall Company is a growing residential structural engineering and construction company serving homeowners and contractors throughout the Twin Cities metro area. We specialize in load-bearing wall removals, beam installations, foundation repairs, structural evaluations, and residential remodeling projects.

Our integrated engineering and construction team provides practical structural solutions backed by real-world construction experience.

We're looking for an experienced, licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) who genuinely enjoys conducting site visits, solving structural challenges, and developing engineering solutions for residential projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Residential Structural Engineer to conduct on-site structural evaluations and complete the engineering designs and documentation resulting from those visits.

This position combines hands-on fieldwork with independent structural engineering design responsibilities. You'll evaluate existing residential structures, identify structural concerns, develop practical engineering solutions, and prepare stamped engineering letters, calculations, and designs as required.

The position requires a minimum of 10–12 residential structural site visits per week , along with completing the associated engineering deliverables.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys getting out in the field, working directly with homeowners and contractors, and taking ownership of projects from initial evaluation through completed engineering design.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum of 10–12 residential structural engineering site visits per week throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
• Evaluate load-bearing walls, beams, foundations, floor systems, framing, and other residential structural components.
• Independently assess structural conditions and develop practical, code-compliant engineering solutions.
• Prepare structural calculations, engineering drawings, and designs resulting from site evaluations.
• Prepare and issue stamped structural engineering letters, inspection reports, and engineering designs as required.
• Develop structural solutions for load-bearing wall removals, beam installations, foundation repairs, and residential remodeling projects.
• Document existing conditions, field measurements, photographs, and structural findings.
• Communicate engineering findings and recommendations clearly to homeowners, contractors, and internal team members.
• Manage assigned projects from initial site evaluation through completion of engineering deliverables.
• Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable codes and professional standards.
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure projects move efficiently from site evaluation through completed engineering documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license, with the ability to practice engineering in Minnesota.
• Minimum 4 years of residential structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of residential structural systems, framing, foundations, and applicable building codes.
• Experience conducting residential structural evaluations and inspections.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare structural calculations, engineering drawings, and designs.
• Experience preparing stamped structural engineering letters, reports, or design documents.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional engineering judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple residential engineering projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
• Must genuinely enjoy conducting residential site visits and working directly with homeowners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience conducting residential structural inspections and evaluations.
• Experience with load-bearing wall modifications, beam sizing, foundation repairs, and residential remodeling.
• Familiarity with residential construction methods and structural installation practices.
• Experience working directly with homeowners, residential contractors, and construction teams.
• Ability to independently manage a high volume of site evaluations and associated engineering deliverables.
• Proficiency with structural engineering and drafting software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $160,000–$220,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Time Off: 23 total paid days off annually, including company-observed paid holidays that fall Monday through Friday.
• Company Vehicle or Mileage Reimbursement: Company vehicle arrangements negotiable, or mileage reimbursement at $0.52 per mile for eligible business travel.
• Technology & Equipment: Company-provided tablet, laptop, and required engineering software.
• Professional Liability Insurance: Full Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage under the company's policy for covered work.
• Health Insurance: Negotiable.
• Retirement Benefits: Negotiable.

Why Join Load Bearing Wall Company?

Join a growing structural engineering and construction company where your expertise is valued, your decisions matter, and your work makes a direct impact.

Unlike traditional corporate engineering firms, Load Bearing Wall Company offers a hands-on, independent environment where you can take ownership of your projects from initial site evaluation through completed engineering design.

A Balance of Fieldwork and Engineering Design

Spend meaningful time in the field evaluating real homes, solving structural challenges, and developing practical engineering solutions. You'll have the satisfaction of seeing your projects through from initial assessment to completed stamped engineering documentation.

Professional Independence

We value engineers who take ownership of their work, exercise sound professional judgment, and enjoy solving problems without unnecessary layers of corporate management.

See Your Designs Come to Life

Because Load Bearing Wall Company provides both engineering and construction services, you'll have the opportunity to see how your engineering solutions translate into real-world residential construction projects.

Be Part of a Growing Company

Work closely with company leadership, contribute ideas, and help shape the future of our expanding engineering operations.

Apply Today

If you're a licensed structural engineer who loves conducting residential site visits, enjoys developing practical engineering designs, and values professional independence, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a growing company where you can take ownership of your projects, work directly with homeowners and contractors, and make a meaningful impact throughout the Twin Cities.

Apply today to join the Load Bearing Wall Company team!

LBWC is a Minneapolis-based structural engineering and construction firm. We specialize in residential structural work: load-bearing wall removals, beam installations, foundation corrections, sagging floor repairs, chimney removals — the structural scope that most GCs don't want to touch.

We've completed 500+ projects across the Twin Cities, every one of them permitted and PE-stamped. We're a small integrated team growing fast, and this is a core hire.

Company Description

LBWC is a Minneapolis-based structural engineering and construction firm. We specialize in residential structural work: load-bearing wall removals, beam installations, foundation corrections, sagging floor repairs, chimney removals — the structural scope that most GCs don't want to touch.\n\nWe've completed 500+ projects across the Twin Cities, every one of them permitted and PE-stamped. We're a small integrated team growing fast, and this is a core hire.