Professional Engineer, Structural Engineering

TKDA

. Manage a portfolio of heavy industrial projects across mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals sectors .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDuluth • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing heavy industrial projects, particularly in mining and mineral processing, while leading project teams in structural design and ensuring adherence to quality and financial standards. Proficient in developing technical specifications and mentoring junior engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer LicenseStructural Design ExpertiseProficiency In AutoCAD And RevitStrong Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignProject ManagementTechnical Specification DevelopmentQuality Assurance ProceduresCalculations VerificationEquipment Sizing And SelectionDetailed Drawings CreationMulti-Discipline CoordinationBusiness DevelopmentProposal Development

Soft Skills

MentoringClient Relationship ManagementTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeAutoCADRevit

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Heavy Industrial ProjectsMiningMineral ProcessingAggregateMetals SectorBuilding StructuresSite Operations SystemsClient PresentationsTravel RequirementsDesign Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of heavy industrial projects across mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals sectors
Lead project teams for facility design, demolition, balance of plant, and material handling projects
Deliver full-service, multi-discipline solutions for complex plant, building, and site operations systems
Oversee technical, quality, and financial aspects of projects from conception through construction
Support market development by contributing to business plans, maintaining client relations, developing proposals, and participating in client presentations
Scope project requirements and lead structural design efforts
Verify calculations and validate equipment sizing and selection
Develop detailed drawings, technical specifications, and reports
Mentor and develop less experienced team members
Travel to TKDA offices, project or client locations, and industry conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
Professional Engineer with 5-15 years of previous experience designing buildings and building type structures and preparing plans and specifications
Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit
Strong working knowledge of steel, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, and precast concrete design
Extensive experience working in a team environment and coordinating structural designs with multi-discipline teams
Strong, effective verbal and written communication skills with project team members and clients
Proven ability to follow design standards and quality assurance procedures
Ability to travel up to 20% for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections, etc.
Must reside within a regular commuting distance of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Advantageous: ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced structural engineering professionals
Advantageous: experience with heavy industrial or mining projects
Advantageous: ability to manage client communications and relationships
Advantageous: previous business development experience, including proposals and fee estimates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Discretionary annual incentive plan bonuses
Monthly employer HSA contributions for eligible plans
Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) funded by company profits
Paid time off based on professional experience
Eight paid holidays per year
Flexible hybrid work arrangements