Entry Level Structural Engineer – Buildings

Overview

Kimley-Horn's St. Paul, MN office is seeking a Structural Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 1+ years of experience to join our growing Building Structures team. If you are a collaborative and creative engineer who enjoys working on a variety of building projects and client types this is the position for you.

As a Structural Engineer with Kimley-Horn, you will benefit from hands-on experience, technical and consulting training, mentorship opportunities, and developmental programs geared towards growing Kimley-Horn’s next generation of leaders. With support from your team, you will work on projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, ideal for engineers eager to grow their technical and creative skills. Build your way to a senior engineering role learning and working with our world-class team.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills as a project engineer by assisting with the delivery, design, and detailing of projects while working with more senior staff and BIM staff who will coach, guide, and support your growth

• Perform structural design calculations, plan production activities, and prepare project document submittal packages while working with a larger design team

• Lead and provide support for structural construction phase efforts on building projects

• Support your design and collaborate in meetings and presentations with clients, contractors, and design team members

• Serve as a technical and professional mentor to entry-level and developing engineers

• Conduct site visits when needed

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering, Master’s degree preferred.

• 1+ years of new and existing buildings structural engineering design experience, including the design of concrete, steel, masonry, wood materials

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate

• Knowledge and experience in Revit, with some ability to produce drawings and details, when needed

• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software, such as RISA, RAM Structural System, E-TABS, MathCAD, TEDDS, ENERCALC and other similar structural related design software

• Strong sense of urgency and self-discipline to meet client deadlines

• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment

• Ability to multi-task and work on a variety of projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment

• Passion and demonstrated drive to achieve goals

• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills with a continuous mindset on personal and staff development and ability to grow through feedback

• Basic understanding of building materials, overall systems and assemblies

• Salary range: $84,000-$87,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Posted Date (10/8/2026 10:29 PM)

ID 2026-27111

Education Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Focus Building Structures