Structural Staff Engineer - Hybrid
About the role
Under the direction of a Project or Senior Engineer you will:
- Utilize problem solving ability and knowledge of engineering fundamentals to develop design solutions in a team setting
- Contribute to the preparation of high-quality design documents including calculations, drawings and specifications
- Deliver value to design team and clients through an expanding knowledge of design codes and industry standards
- Utilize design software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding
- Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Perform construction phase site observations and prepare reports to support our projects and gain valuable experience
Responsibilities
Your role involves:
- Utilizing problem solving ability and knowledge of engineering fundamentals to develop design solutions in a team setting
- Contributing to the preparation of high-quality design documents including calculations, drawings and specifications
- Delivering value to design team and clients through an expanding knowledge of design codes and industry standards
- Utilizing design software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding
- Undertaking increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Performing construction phase site observations and preparing reports to support our projects and gain valuable experience
Requirements
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasis
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Starting Annual Salary Range: Staff Engineer I: $65,000 - $80,000 Staff Engineer II (2+ years of experience): $75,000 - $85,000
Skills
Skills required include:
- Problem-solving ability
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals
- Design software proficiency
- Construction phase site observation skills
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Profit-sharing
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
Pay
- Starting Annual Salary Range: Staff Engineer I: $65,000 - $80,000 Staff Engineer II (2+ years of experience): $75,000 - $85,000
Schedule
- Potential 5% travel to construction job sites
Benefits
- Profit-sharing
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
Company Information
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.
Company Culture
Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
Ongoing Professional Development
- Mentoring
- Online learning
- Tuition reimbursement
Company Recognition
- 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).