Structural Engineer – Entry Level (Hybrid)

Description

• Team collaboration: work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers while developing your skillset in a professional consulting environment.
• Project support: prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation. Contribute to project reports and help develop cost estimates for engineering solutions.
• Fieldwork: participate in site visits and inspections to observe construction activities and ensure compliance with design intent.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by site conditions.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
• Capable of standing, walking, kneeling, or crouching for extended periods.
• Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Work environment: ability to work in locations that may feature rough terrain typical of construction/manufacturing/rural outdoor sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Technical knowledge: assist with engineering calculations and modeling for a variety of industrial and energy-related structures.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in varying outdoor conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, uneven terrain).
• Travel expectation: willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs (up to 30% travel and fieldwork possible; project needs will vary).
• Licenses/certifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certified or ability to obtain within one year.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis (including structural analysis and steel and concrete design).
• Software: use word processing, spreadsheet, and structural engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit, Advanced Steel, MathCAD, Staad, Risa) to support project tasks and team collaboration.
• Software: familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word. Preferred, but not required, experience with Revit, STAAD Pro, Advanced Steel, RISA 3D, or MathCAD.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
• Compensation: anticipated range of $65,000–80,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt (salary) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Duluth, Minnesota, office.
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance