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Design Tree doesn't just stand apart as a full-service expert, but also as an exceptional place to work. Our culture and opportunity for growth ensure everyone who touches any phase of a project is heard, respected, and fulfilled. We are a team of professionals aspiring to provide industry-leading service through a collaborative, quality-driven approach.

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The relaxed, team-centered culture of Design Tree is one of our greatest advantages, and one that heightens the quality of our work on every project. We strive for work/life harmony, contributing to enjoyment and fulfillment in both aspects for every member of our team. We like to describe our philosophy as combining white-collar work with blue-collar culture. While our headquarters and roots are tied to rural Minnesota, we are experienced, motivated, and capable of delivering elite work on sophisticated urban projects. Don't just take our word for it. Apply today and meet the team to see what makes us different than every other firm.

Design Tree Engineering and Land Surveying is pursuing the addition of a Structural Engineer (EIT/PE) with 3+ years’ experience and strong knowledge of structural design principles, materials, and building construction practices to join our growing and dynamic structural team in the Minneapolis or St. Cloud office. The position is full-time with salary commensurate with experience level and skill set and benefits. Ideal candidates are driven and looking to grow with the organization.

Design Tree Engineering & Land Survey (Design Tree) is a multidiscipline engineering firm offering Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Structural, and Civil Engineering along with Land Surveying services. We provide expertise in engineering to lead planning and design processes in both urban and rural settings throughout the country. We have formed strong business-driven partnerships in the industry to deliver work that supports and improves both the built and the natural environment in the long term. Through our open internal culture and collaborative approach, we are driven to achieve a better business model by providing value to Clients. At Design Tree we are guided by our core values of Responsive, Accountable, Trustworthy, and Excellent while instilling our Humble, Hungry, Smart character in every interaction. Relationships matter to us. We are dedicated to forming and developing professional partnerships that make business sense – partnerships that will benefit both us and our clients in the long-term. Awards and recognition are nice, but we strive for client service and quality above all else. We know who we are – a right-sized, full-service engineering firm rooted in the joy and challenge of creation to help you grow through innovative solutions.

Design Tree has embraced the concept of work-life balance. Design Tree realizes a person’s work life doesn’t solely define the individual, and as such, our culture is very employee centric. Our leadership takes pride in providing a place people want to work at and with. We support a progressive culture by offering a full remote-working environment. This allows people to join the Design Tree team while experiencing the perks of flexible schedules and being present for family and pets by working from a home office.

• Assist structural engineering design and modeling teams from conception through design and construction, including site inspections.
• Perform engineering design calculations by hand and using structural 2D and 3D structural analysis software.
• Will grow into being the client contact for assigned projects.
• Coordinate resource needs with Team Leader and effectively define expectations when delegating work to supporting staff.
• Coordinate with all consultants, internal and external, to ensure needed information is provided in a timely fashion and all parties are aware of due dates and deliverables required.
• Communicate regularly with Team Leader or Project Manager of any significant challenges, deviations from scope, budget challenges or incidents that occur on projects.
• Provide and coordinate construction administration tasks, such as review of contractor submittals, answering contractor questions, construction observation, authoring punch lists and project close-out documentation.
• Nurture existing client relationships and forms new client relationships.
• Support the business development process through initiating, developing and assisting with proposals, meetings and interviewing with prospective customers, etc.
• Actively participates in the development of staff through work on projects and serves as a trainer, mentor and resource for junior staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of technologies and trends as they apply to the applicable project, market types and strengthens design and management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects and teams concurrently.
• Occasional travel to meetings and client sites for gathering information such as measurements of existing facilities. Site visits may require ladder, stair, and/or scaffolding climbing.
• Is able and willing to work overtime on occasion to meet project deadlines.
• Have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and be part of a team.

• Academics: B.S. and/or M.S degree in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering with a focus in structural engineering design with steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and lateral load resisting systems from an accredited institution.
• License(s): PE or EIT with the ability to be professionally licensed in 2 years or less.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience as a structural engineer designing buildings.
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles, materials, and construction practices.

• Familiar with structural analysis softwares, like RISA and EnerCalc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Bluebeam.
• Hard working, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision after the initial training period.
• Detail-oriented and ability to produce high-quality, accurate drawings.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineers and project teams.
• Experience in project types such as K-12 Education, higher education, municipal, civic, multi-family housing, hospitality, faith, retail, podium structures, sports facilities, hospitality, water/wastewater treatment facilities, mass timber structures and warehouse distribution.

• Competitive salaries (Range: $75,000-$110,000 per year), comprehensive benefits including bonuses, flexible paid time off, health, dental, 401(K), continuing education, flexible schedule/work environment, travel pay, etc.
• Flexibility to shape your career path and grow with the firm.
• Ability to work with stimulating colleagues daily in an environment that is challenging, fun and promotes individual growth, teamwork, and creativity.
• Office parking costs are covered by Design Tree.