Project Engineer I & II

Buildings Consulting Group • Minneapolis, MN

14h

About The Position

Buildings Consulting Group, Inc. (BCG) is a professional engineering firm specializing in structural design and building renovation consulting, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm provides structural consulting and design, project management, and Owner representative services for new design projects and restoration of existing buildings and parking structures.

The Project Engineer is a member of the project design team, applying broad, in-depth structural engineering knowledge to review, design, and renovation work in collaboration with other team members. The role coordinates structural analysis and design for new construction and restoration projects and provides engineering consulting services through investigation, design, and construction phases. The opening is described as a graduate engineer position for candidates with 4 to 8 years of experience.

The role may include field observations and physical testing, preparation of design documents and technical specifications, written engineering reports, and technical supervision of CAD/REVIT technicians. BCG describes itself as a collaborative firm focused on effective client solutions and encourages employees to contribute to engineering and local communities and support business development through professional and community organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering, or equivalent with a structural engineering emphasis, from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Minnesota or another jurisdiction where BCG practices, or ability to pass the NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam within 6 months of hire.
• 4–8 years of experience as a civil/structural engineer, including design experience with steel, concrete, masonry, or wood framing systems.
• Ability to perform on-site field observations and physical testing as required.
• Strong technical writing, detailing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance and transition between multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• Building envelope/waterproofing experience, including field assessments, analysis, and repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural engineering consulting services, including investigation, analysis, design, construction-phase project management, and special inspection services.
• Review and design new and existing building structures, using 2D/3D structural design modeling programs and collaborating on design documents and construction specifications.
• Investigate and analyze existing structures, develop long-term repair projections, and prepare written engineering summary reports for the project manager to issue to clients.
• Provide detailing and technical supervision to CAD/REVIT technicians on the project team.
• Collaborate and coordinate the work of other engineers and technicians assigned to projects as needed.
• Contribute to engineering and local communities by participating in professional and community organizations, in support of BCG’s values and business development.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Generous flexible PTO program, including Employee Appreciation Week during the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Rotating sabbatical program for all full-time employees.
• Health and dental insurance with significant company contributions toward premiums.
• Health Savings Accounts with company contributions.
• Company retirement plan and profit sharing.
• Custom learning and development plan.
• Phone reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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