Graduate Design Engineer, Structural Engineering - Buildings & Facilities

TKDA • Bloomington, MN

3d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

TKDA is seeking a Graduate Structural Design Engineer to join its Facilities Engineering Structural team. The role supports structural engineers and designers with the analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems for building and infrastructure projects. Work includes developing plans, design calculations, specifications, and construction details for steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation systems serving commercial, industrial, municipal, educational, government, and utility facilities. The engineer collaborates with structural professionals, architects, and mechanical, electrical, civil, and water/wastewater engineers to deliver integrated facility solutions. Projects may include industrial and manufacturing facilities, public works infrastructure, education facilities, municipal buildings, utility infrastructure, and other community-focused projects. The position may also support construction administration, including reviewing submittals, interpreting plans, observing construction progress, and helping verify alignment with plans and specifications.

The position has a hybrid schedule: in the office Tuesday through Thursday and working from home Monday and Friday. Travel may be required up to 10% for team meetings, client consultations, site visits, and construction observations. The salary range is $75,000–$90,000 annually, reflecting starting base pay for candidates with 0–4 years of related experience in the Bloomington, Minnesota office. Compensation depends on technical skills, experience, and qualifications.

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned firm with more than 430 professionals. Employment is contingent on authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Following acceptance of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete a standard pre-employment screening that includes Social Security, education, criminal conviction, and driving history verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university with a structural emphasis.
• Up to four years of progressive structural design experience.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT) upon completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam; exam may be scheduled or completed.
• Proficiency with RISA 3D or RAM Structural System, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 10%, for team meetings, client consultations, site visits, and construction observations.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize and balance multiple assignments and project deadlines.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Working knowledge of structural steel, masonry (CMU), wood, and cast-in-place concrete design.
• Experience using Revit Structure and BIM coordination workflows.
• Prior experience conducting structural condition assessments, building evaluations, or rehabilitation projects.
• Internship, co-op, or prior experience supporting building, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems for building and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to plans, design calculations, specifications, and construction details for steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation systems.
• Collaborate with structural engineers and designers, architects, and mechanical, electrical, civil, and water/wastewater engineers.
• Support construction administration by reviewing submittals, interpreting plans, observing construction progress, and helping verify work against project plans and specifications.
• Travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, site visits, and construction observations.
• Prioritize and balance multiple assignments and project deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses through an annual incentive plan.
• Monthly employer HSA contributions for employees who choose an HSA-eligible plan.
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits.
• Paid time off accrued based on professional experience.
• Eight paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level