Forensic Engineer

Senior Engineer - Manager In Training

Are you a talented and dedicated structural engineer looking for your next big opportunity? We are a professional engineering firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in structural design and building renovation. We provide structural consulting and design, project management, and Owner representative services for new design projects and the restoration of existing buildings and parking structures.

We are problem solvers, client champions, and a team of talented professionals, engineers, and consultants. As a collaborative engineering firm, we are committed to providing the most effective solutions for our clients. We are growing and looking for additional talented, and dedicated teammates who share a passion for putting our values into action. We currently have an opening for a senior-level engineer with 6 to 12 years of experience.

Headquartered in Minnesota, we have been actively expanding our presence this year across two regions. With over 50 years in the industry, we have built a quality reputation reflected in our year-on-year growth targets. We have a huge backlog of work for you to walk into, meaning as an Associate Principal, you are not expected to business develop as quality speaks for itself. We take meticulous effort in training our staff in managing people and clients, allowing them to be well-rounded architects/engineers.

What's unique about us? We know we are the best in our line of work and have never frantically made wrong hires. We always ensure the people joining us are a cultural fit. Our management team and employees create a welcoming office culture.

A successful Senior Engineer will apply broad, in-depth structural engineering knowledge for review, design, and renovation in collaboration with other team members. This position serves as a member of our project design team and will be responsible for coordinating structural analysis and design for both new and restoration construction projects. Through a customized Manager-in-Training (MIT) Learning and Development Plan, the Senior Engineer will train to eventually manage and develop local client relationships, as well as lead the development of new team members.

In this role, you will be expected to perform site investigations, produce reports on your findings, design the repairs, and deliver the solutions to the client. Due to the seniority of this role, there is an opportunity to progress into ownership depending on your interests in becoming a part-owner of the firm!

• Lead successful structural engineering consulting services, including investigation, analysis, design, and construction phase project management and special inspection services.
• Provide structural engineering review and design of new and existing building structures, including the ability to use 2D/3D structural design modeling programs, and work with other team members to generate structural design documents and technical specifications for construction.
• Lead investigations and analysis of existing structures, including long-term repair projections and written engineering summary reports to be issued to the project engineer for issuing to our clients.
• Provide detailing and other technical supervision to CAD/REVIT technicians who are members of the project team.
• Collaborate and coordinate the work of other engineers and technicians assigned to projects as needed.
• Meet with clients about potential projects and prepare proposals including work scope and engineering budgets.
• Contribute back to the engineering and local communities. Participate in professional organizations and community organizations per company values and to drive business development.
• Work with an MIT mentor to develop advanced client relationships and team leadership capabilities.
• Review old drawings and decipher the challenges in construction.
• Perform inspections on a variety of structures such as warehouses, churches, parking garages, etc., on different materials like concrete, masonry, timber, glass, and steel.
• Provide expert-level consultation to our clients to assist in answering technical questions.
• Produce written technical reports detailing and defending observations and conclusions.
• Perform construction administration services including project management, field construction observation, and project meeting attendance.
• Coordinate other support activities and testing when needed and ensure client deliverables are addressed in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's Degree or better in Civil/Structural Engineering, or equivalent with structural engineering emphasis from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota or other jurisdictions that we practice.
• 6-12 years of experience as a civil/structural engineer with design experience in steel, concrete, masonry, or wood framing systems.
• Candidates with building envelope/waterproofing experience including field assessments, analysis, and repair experience are preferred.
• Ability to perform on-site field observations and physical testing as required.
• Strong technical writing, detailing, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to balance and transition between multiple projects.
• High level of analytical, technical, and written skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interact and communicate with clients at all levels.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit.
• Must maintain a driver's license.

• Salary range: $125,000 - $160,000 dependent on structural engineering expertise.
• Generous Flexible PTO Program including Employee Appreciation Week (Week between Christmas & New Year's).
• Rotating Sabbatical Program for all full-time employees.
• Health and Dental Insurance with significant company contributions for premiums.
• Health Savings Accounts with company contributions.
• Company Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing.
• Custom Learning and Development Plan.
• Phone Reimbursement.
• Competitive Benefits: Generous matched 401k contributions, health-care, 3 weeks annual PTO, etc.
• Bonuses based on performance.
• Hybrid working policy and autonomy over your projects.

If you are passionate about structural engineering and looking for a role where you can grow and make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!