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Structural Engineer

City of Saint Paul
City of Saint Paul Salary
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
The City of Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections is hiring an individual to perform full-performance professional engineering work reviewing architectural and structural plans for compliance with current building code and sound engineering principles and practices.

Here's what you can expect to do:
  • Monitor and enforce the City's requirement for structural integrity in both government-owned and privately-owned parking structures. 
  • Design City-owned buildings and structures as needed. 
  • Interpret building codes and act as final authority on questions of structural soundness. 
  • Conduct research in connection with proposed new buildings and remodeling of existing structures related to the current building code. 
  • Inspect the construction of buildings and structures for compliance with building codes and contract provisions. 
  • Serve as a technical resource person to the public or other architectural, engineering, and drafting personnel.
  • For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time. 

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Must be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota. Must have a minimum of four (4) years engineering experience following registration. Experience must be in construction of both small and large structures and include work in design, bidding, and actual construction. No substitution for education or certification.
 
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license. 
  1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
  2. Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 
    • A legible copy of your registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota
    • Resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. 

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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