Structural Designer Jobs in Minnesota
Structural Designer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in civil infrastructure, commercial construction, and industrial facilities, with demand at every level from early-career drafters to senior project leads. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Duluth anchor the market, where firms like Mortenson Construction, AECOM, and Burns McDonnell maintain lasting operations and hire structural designers on a recurring basis. Detailing, BIM coordination, and bridge and highway structure design are the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Our growing firm is looking for hard-working team players who are eager to learn, committed to growth, and driven to make a real impact. We are currently hiring Structural Designers in our Origination, Processing and Manufacturing sectors, where we provide structural designs for a wide range of industries.
Our Structural team is a trusted and preferred partner to major local, national and international clients. These diverse and long-term client relationships have supported sustainable company growth through 45 years.
This is an opportunity to join a team of experienced Engineers and Designers who partner effectively together to deliver value to our clients and propel our company.
Diverse and sustainable company growth equates to a wealth of opportunities to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, develop a successful career, and eventually grow into people, project and/or client management roles.
Your role:
Under the direction of a Senior Designer you will:
Work with other Designers and Engineers to produce quality drawings for a variety of project types from concept phase through construction documents.
Set up plans, sections and details to specified drafting standards.
Coordinate with multi-discipline design team, clients and equipment suppliers.
Provide direction to Technicians, review the quality of their work, and assist with training.
Communicate effectively with clients, contractors and internal teammates, and collaborate on design decisions within your area of experience.
Utilize software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding.
Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning, technical development and client service.
Your resume must include:
Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher.
5+ Years of experience
Starting Hourly Range: $30.00 - $39.00. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.
Benefits: Health, dental, vison, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!
Get to Know VAA
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.
Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally:
https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video
Why VAA?
- It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
- Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
- Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
- An 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).
Let's get growing.®
Your career. Your talents. Your network.
Apply today!
Technician/Designer: #VAA #Technician #Designer #Structuraldesigner
Structural Designer - Hybrid/Remote
Our growing firm is looking for hard-working team players who are eager to learn, committed to growth, and driven to make a real impact. We are currently hiring Structural Designers in our Origination, Processing and Manufacturing sectors, where we provide structural designs for a wide range of industries.
Our Structural team is a trusted and preferred partner to major local, national and international clients. These diverse and long-term client relationships have supported sustainable company growth through 45 years.
This is an opportunity to join a team of experienced Engineers and Designers who partner effectively together to deliver value to our clients and propel our company.
Diverse and sustainable company growth equates to a wealth of opportunities to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, develop a successful career, and eventually grow into people, project and/or client management roles.
Your role:
Under the direction of a Senior Designer you will:
Work with other Designers and Engineers to produce quality drawings for a variety of project types from concept phase through construction documents.
Set up plans, sections and details to specified drafting standards.
Coordinate with multi-discipline design team, clients and equipment suppliers.
Provide direction to Technicians, review the quality of their work, and assist with training.
Communicate effectively with clients, contractors and internal teammates, and collaborate on design decisions within your area of experience.
Utilize software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding.
Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning, technical development and client service.
Your resume must include:
Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher.
5+ Years of experience
Starting Hourly Range: $30.00 - $39.00. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.
Benefits: Health, dental, vison, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!
Get to Know VAA
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.
Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally:
https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video
Why VAA?
- It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
- Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
- Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
- An 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).
Let's get growing.®
Your career. Your talents. Your network.
Apply today!
Technician/Designer: #VAA #Technician #Designer #Structuraldesigner
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural designer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or architectural technology required
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and structural BIM coordination workflows expected
- Experience producing construction documents for commercial or industrial projects in Minnesota
- Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, and Minnesota State Building Code standards preferred
- Strong coordination skills for working with architects, engineers, and contractors on-site
- Professional Engineer licensure or active EIT registration viewed favorably by Minnesota employers
Structural Designer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural designer in Minnesota?
Most structural designers in Minnesota enter the field with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a related discipline from a program accredited by ABET. While structural designer is not itself a licensed title in Minnesota, designers who prepare structural drawings for permit typically work under a licensed Professional Engineer registered with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design. Earning Engineer Intern status early strengthens your path toward independent work.
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 companies hire structural designers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring structural designers in Minnesota include Sargent & Lundy, VAA, and International Paper, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's concentration of large civil infrastructure contractors, institutional building firms, and industrial facility owners creates consistent year-round demand for structural design talent across the Twin Cities metro and regional hubs like Duluth and Rochester.
Which Minnesota cities have the most structural designer jobs?
Minneapolis and Lake Crystal hold the most structural designer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of demand through its dense concentration of commercial developers, transportation agencies, and engineering firms, while Duluth supports steady openings tied to port infrastructure and industrial projects, and Rochester benefits from large institutional construction activity anchored by major medical campus expansion.
Are there remote structural designer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because structural design involves close coordination with on-site teams and regular drawing reviews tied to physical projects. About 100% of structural designer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most flexible arrangements available in the BIM coordination and production drafting portions of the role rather than project management or field-review responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a structural designer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a junior designer or designer technician role at a mid-size Minnesota engineering or architecture firm, where new graduates typically work under a licensed PE on construction document production. Firms like Mortenson Construction and large A/E practices based in Minneapolis run summer intern and new-graduate associate programs that convert to full-time offers. Building a portfolio of Revit or AutoCAD samples and completing an EIT exam strengthens any application from a candidate without professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to structural designer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to structural designer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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