Structural Designer (Hybrid/Remote) in Minneapolis, Minnesota at VAA

Structural Designer (Hybrid/Remote)

Our growing firm is looking for hard-working team players who are eager to learn, committed to growth, and driven to make a real impact. We are currently hiring Structural Designers in our Origination, Processing and Manufacturing sectors, where we provide structural designs for a wide range of industries.

Our Structural 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 partner effectively together to 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 a successful career, and eventually grow into people, project and/or client management roles.

Your role:

Under the direction of a Senior Designer you will:

• Work with other Designers and Engineers to produce quality drawings for a variety of project types from concept phase through construction documents.

• Set up plans, sections and details to specified drafting standards.

• Coordinate with multi-discipline design team, clients and equipment suppliers.

• Provide direction to Technicians, review the quality of their work, and assist with training.

• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors and internal teammates, and collaborate on design decisions within your area of experience.

• Utilize software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding.

• Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning, technical development and client service.

Your resume must include:

• Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher.

• 5+ Years of experience

Starting Hourly Range: $30.00 - $39.00. 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, vison, 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.®

Your career. Your talents. Your network.

Apply today!

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VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer