Facilities Engineer, Structural

North Wind

. Oversee the overall building design and construction of aerodynamic research facilities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSt Paul • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering and design, with proficiency in CAD software and FEM modeling. Capable of overseeing building construction projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural Engineering ProficiencyFEM Modeling Using RISA or ANSYSCAD Software: AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorksPE Certification PreferredBuilding Construction Oversight

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisDesign EngineeringBuilding Construction OversightTechnical Specification WritingEquipment Design SolutionsDetailed Equipment CalculationsDesign Criteria PreparationValidation PlansProcurement SpecificationsTechnical Reports

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership SkillsAttention to DetailInitiative

Tools & Technologies

RISAANSYSAutoCADRevitSolidWorks

Certifications & Qualifications

PE Certification Preferred

Industry Keywords

IBC ComplianceEurocode ComplianceAISC ComplianceACI ComplianceNFPA ComplianceFM Global ComplianceCE Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the overall building design and construction of aerodynamic research facilities
Design heavy-structural-aero-test equipment for wind tunnels and other aerospace ground testing
Develop or reuse facility and equipment design solutions to meet customer requirements
Collaborate with project managers, subcontracted local A&E, and internal engineering disciplines
Prepare detailed equipment calculations
Direct, review, and approve designer drawings
Perform engineering tasks on schedule and within budget
Ensure system design aligns with sold scope, customer requirements, quality standards, and industry codes
Communicate project status, issues, and variances
Prepare design criteria, calculation packages, procurement specifications, technical reports, validation plans, and product manuals
Participate in and lead internal and customer design reviews
Provide remote and on-site engineering support during building construction and equipment fabrication and installation
Review contractor work, respond to contractor questions and RFIs, coordinate field engineering changes, and conduct site surveys
Assist marketing with proposals, facility layouts, cost estimates, technical write-ups, analyses, options, and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (preferred)
5+ years of practical work experience in design engineering, structural analysis, building construction oversight, or similar roles
A combination of education and experience equivalent to the above
PE preferred
Self-starter able to work on multiple projects and prioritize workload
Proficiency in structural engineering with working knowledge of architectural details
Working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical engineering
Experience with FEM modeling using RISA, ANSYS, or similar structural analysis and design programs
Familiarity with IBC, Eurocode, AISC, ACI, NFPA, FM Global, and CE compliance
Experience writing technical specifications
Proficiency with CAD: AutoCAD, Revit, RISA, and SolidWorks preferred
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills
Demonstrated initiative and attention to completeness, accuracy, and detail
Demonstrated ability to meet budgets and schedules
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; travel typically less than 10%
Must be eligible to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Pre-employment background checks and drug testing
Safe and drug-free workplace