Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. · 17 hours ago
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - 10+ YEARS OF STRUCTURAL KNOW-HOW
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expNelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. is a consulting engineering firm known for practical solutions and a culture built on integrity and teamwork. They are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead and manage structural engineering projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while mentoring junior team members and maintaining client relationships.
ConstructionConsultingIndustrial Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the structural lead and/or project manager to ensure design criteria, budgets, and schedules meet or exceed client expectations
Prepare plans, specifications, construction documents, bid packages, technical reports, and conduct proactive review of shop drawings and RFIs
Verify project documentation and close‑out tasks follow company standards
Contribute to continuous improvement by refining technical standards, best practices, and design processes
Manage multiple concurrent, larger-scope, and often complex projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction
Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, staffing needs, deliverables, and ongoing project status
Provide clear, practical engineering recommendations to clients and maintain strong relationships through responsive communication and leadership
Engage in business development - supporting marketing efforts, maintaining regular contact with key clients and contributing to proposals
Partner closely with architects, owners, contractors, and internal engineering disciplines to ensure aligned scope, deliverables, and expectations
Participate in project meetings and represent structural engineering requirements with clarity and confidence
Support construction administration through timely communication and sound engineering judgment
Mentor junior team members, support knowledge sharing, and help strengthen overall team capability
Represent the company professionally with clients, industry partners, and key associations
Step in where needed to support firmwide initiatives and ensure exceptional project delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (with structural emphasis) or related discipline required
10+ years' experience working in structural engineering of buildings
Candidates must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or hold an EIT or Engineering Intern (EI) certification
Experienced in the design and analysis of complex structures with a solid understanding and application of structural engineering principles, practices and concepts
Ability to navigate and apply national, state and local codes along with American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) standards to overall project and individual material designs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD
Proven personnel management skills, leadership qualities and effective mentoring capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Commitment to professional growth (EIT/EI candidates expected to pursue PE licensure)
U.S. citizenship or valid Green Card
Preferred
PE license is preferred
Working knowledge of MicroStation, Smartsheet, Unanet CRM by Cosential and Deltek Ajera software is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
ESOP
401(k)
Bonus program
Flexible hours
Company
Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc.
Nelson-Rudie is a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm offering structural, mechanical, electrical and refrigeration services to public and private clients throughout the United States and Canada.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Elhadad
President & CEO
Recent News
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