Graduate Design Engineer, Structural Engineering

Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Mining Structural team as a Graduate Design Engineer!

As a member of our team, you will work alongside structural engineers and designers to assist with the analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems for mining and heavy industrial facilities. You will contribute to the development of plans, design calculations, specifications, and construction details for steel, concrete, and foundation systems that support processing equipment, material handling systems, platforms, buildings, and other industrial structures.

In addition to working alongside structural engineering professionals, you will collaborate within a multi-disciplined environment with mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering teams to design integrated plant and building systems for heavy industrial sectors, including mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals. You may also assist with construction administration responsibilities, including reviewing submittals, interpreting plans, observing construction progress, and helping verify that work aligns with project plans and specifications.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position could be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, candidates must reside within regular commuting distance from one of the two locations. TKDA offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, with employees typically working three days in the office and two days remotely, in alignment with business needs. Travel (up to 15%) to other TKDA offices and project or client locations will be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university with a structural emphasis.
• Professional with up to three years of progressive structural design experience.
• Certified 'Engineer-in-Training' (EIT) upon completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam (scheduled or completed).
• Proficiency with RISA 3D or Ram Structural System, MathCAD, and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills when writing specifications and reports, participating in project team discussions, and interacting with clients and contractors.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 15%) for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, etc.
• Strong time management skills demonstrated by an ability to budget / allocate / prioritize time spent on multiple projects with concurrent schedules.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Masters in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Working knowledge of structural steel, CMU, as well as post-tension and cast-in-place concrete design.
• Prior experience conducting condition assessments of existing structures.

• Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
• HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
• 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
• ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year