Job Description and Location:
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.
Company Description:
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.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
• Coordinates 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.
Required Qualifications and Qualities:
• 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.
Desired Qualifications and Qualities:
• 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.
Benefits:
• 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.