Structural Designer Jobs in Minnesota
Structural Designer jobs in Minnesota are open across Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, and Faribault and other Minnesota metros, with employers like Permasteelisa North America | Benson, Xcel Energy, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Bridge Practice
Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number seven by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types—from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a motivated and detail-driven Senior Bridge CADD Designer to support our expanding bridge practice in Minneapolis. As a part of our Engineering Team, you will work with bridge, roadway, drainage, and other project team members across the organization to deliver schematic, PS&E, and rehabilitation projects for bridges and other structures that meet project and client expectations for quality, content, schedule, and cost.
What You’ll Do:
- Use a CADD workstation to create, maintain, and document schematic drawings, preliminary and final plans, and 2D/3D models
- Use Bluebeam Revu and Studio to collaborate on the redlining/correction of drawings and follow the appropriate quality process
- Prepare OBM models for bridges as required by clients, and utilize a working knowledge of ORD to coordinate with other disciplines
- Prepare details for reinforced concrete, prestressed and post-tensioned concrete, and structural steel bridges/structures
- Verify the accuracy, compatibility, and coordination of plans and details
- Exhibit a positive attitude and be an active participant in the office and during remote work sessions
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with project team members, sub-consultants and clients
- Evaluate and document processes for projects/software and make recommendations for project delivery process improvements
- Assist with the development/training of EITs, technicians and others
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- 7+ years of bridge and structural CADD experience
- Two-year technical degree
- Proficiency with Connect Edition of Microstation
- Experience with MnDOT Bridge and Transportation projects
- Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Studio
- Working knowledge of OBM and ORD Preferred
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,000 to $134,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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About us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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Structural Designer Job Market in Minnesota
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Who's Hiring
- Permasteelisa North America | Benson2

- Xcel Energy2

- Burns & McDonnell1

- Design Tree1

- Kimley-Horn1

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Energy2
- Manufacturing2
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural designer jobs across Minnesota.
- Proficiency in Tekla Structures, Revit Structure, or equivalent BIM software
- Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering
- Experience producing construction documents and coordinating with project engineers
- Knowledge of AISC, ACI, NDS, or IBC design standards relevant to the project type
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings accurately
- EIT credential or progress toward PE licensure preferred for senior-level roles
Structural Designer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many structural designer jobs are there in Minnesota?
There are 9+ structural designer openings in Minnesota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, and Faribault. New positions post regularly as employers across Minnesota hire.
How much do structural designers make in Minnesota?
Structural designers in Minnesota earn a median of about $101,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,840 for the lowest 10% to over $159,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Minnesota cities have the most structural designer jobs?
Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, and Faribault have the most structural designer openings in Minnesota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire structural designers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring structural designers in Minnesota include Permasteelisa North America | Benson, Xcel Energy, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote structural designer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes. About 22% of structural designer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Minnesota metros.
How do I apply for structural designer jobs in Minnesota?
You can apply to structural designer jobs in Minnesota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Minnesota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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