Graduate Design Engineer, Structural Engineering

United States·DuluthFull Time (40)mid

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Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Mining Structural team as a Graduate Design Engineer!

As a member of our team, you will work alongside structural engineers and designers to assist with the analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems for mining and heavy industrial facilities. You will contribute to the development of plans, design calculations, specifications, and construction details for steel, concrete, and foundation systems that support processing equipment, material handling systems, platforms, buildings, and other industrial structures.

In addition to working alongside structural engineering professionals, you will collaborate within a multi-disciplined environment with mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering teams to design integrated plant and building systems for heavy industrial sectors, including mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals. You may also assist with construction administration responsibilities, including reviewing submittals, interpreting plans, observing construction progress, and helping verify that work aligns with project plans and specifications.

This position could be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, candidates must reside within regular commuting distance from one of the two locations. TKDA offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, with employees typically working three days in the office and two days remotely, in alignment with business needs. Travel (up to 15%) to other TKDA offices and project or client locations will be required.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university with a structural emphasis.

Professional with up to three years of progressive structural design experience.

Certified 'Engineer-in-Training' (EIT) upon completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam (scheduled or completed).

Proficiency with RISA 3D or Ram Structural System, MathCAD, and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills when writing specifications and reports, participating in project team discussions, and interacting with clients and contractors.

Ability to travel as needed (up to 15%) for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, etc.

Strong time management skills demonstrated by an ability to budget / allocate / prioritize time spent on multiple projects with concurrent schedules.

Masters in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.

Working knowledge of structural steel, CMU, as well as post-tension and cast-in-place concrete design.

Prior experience conducting condition assessments of existing structures.

100% Employee-Owned

At TKDA, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 450 professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

**All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.** TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

***Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies***

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.

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Duluth, United States

Hybrid, some on-site time required

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About this job

Pay per year: $73,000–$80,600 a year; 47% below the $145,000 median for Design Engineer jobs on Jobera (585 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 53 days ago
Employer: has 89 open jobs on Jobera.