Structural Staff Engineer (hybrid) in Minneapolis, Minnesota at VAA

Structural Staff Engineer I & II (Hybrid)

Our growing firm is looking for motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn, committed to growth, and driven to make a real impact. We are currently hiring Structural Staff Engineers I & II across all sectors of our company.

Our Structural Engineering team is a trusted and preferred partner to major local, national and international clients. These diverse and long-term client relationships have supported sustainable company growth through 45 years.

This is an opportunity to join a team of experienced Engineers and Designers who are committed to support your career development, build on previous design experience and technical skills, deliver value to our clients, and propel our company.

Diverse and sustainable company growth equates to a wealth of opportunities to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, develop as a Professional Engineer, and potentially grow into leadership roles.

Your role:

Under the direction of a Project or Senior Engineer you will:

• Utilize problem solving ability and knowledge of engineering fundamentals to develop design solutions in a team setting
• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality design documents including calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Deliver value to design team and clients through an expanding knowledge of design codes and industry standards.
• Utilize design software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding.
• Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Perform construction phase site observations and prepare reports to support our projects and gain valuable experience.
• Potential 5% travel to construction job sites.

Your resume must include:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasis.

Starting Annual Salary Range:

Staff Engineer I: $65,000 - $80,000

Staff Engineer II (2+ years of experience): $75,000 - $85,000

A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

Why VAA?

• It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).

Let's get growing.®

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VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer