Professional Engineer, Structural – Manufacturing, Heavy Industrial Facilities

TKDA

Senior Structural Engineer leading the design for heavy industrial projects including mining facilities. Fostering client relationships and guiding complex design efforts in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeDuluth • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,000 - $150,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead structural design for industrial facilities, including mining and production operations
Serve as a technical leader and client partner, building strong relationships and supporting project success from concept through construction
Design and oversee structural systems such as:
Structural steel framing and support systems
Cast-in-place and precast concrete structures
Foundations, equipment supports, and elevated platforms
Material handling and process support structures
Perform and review structural analysis, calculations, and modeling for new and existing facilities
Evaluate existing structures and support renovation, expansion, and retrofit projects
Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical reports
Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams
Mentor and support early-career engineers
Support construction administration, site visits, and structural inspections as needed
Contribute to client interactions, proposal development, and ongoing relationship management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
A Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year.
8+ years of structural design experience in heavy industrial or mining environments
Strong experience with structural analysis and design of steel and concrete systems
Demonstrated ability to lead technical design efforts while building strong client relationships
Experience working on multi-disciplinary industrial or facility projects
Strong communication skills and interest in mentoring others
Ability to travel occasionally (generally up to ~20%)
Valid driver’s license
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit preferred; experience with structural analysis software (e.g., RISA, RAM, or similar) preferred
Previous design experience in mining or industrial facilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural designstructural analysisstructural steel framingcast-in-place concreteprecast concretefoundationsmaterial handling structuresprocess support structurestechnical report preparationrenovation and retrofit projects

Soft Skills

technical leadershipclient relationship managementmentoringcommunicationcollaborationproject managementteam coordinationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillssupporting project success

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) license