Lead Structural Engineer - Store Design

Pay range: $95,000.00 - $. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at

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Target's Properties team creates and maintains the physical spaces where millions of guests and team members experience our brand every day. From stores and supply chain facilities to headquarters locations, we deliver innovative, sustainable, and reliable building solutions that support Target's business today while preparing for tomorrow.

A role in Engineering within Store Design offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to complex building systems that directly impact the safety, reliability, sustainability, and long-term performance of Target's facilities. Working alongside cross‑functional partners and industry experts, you'll help establish engineering standards, influence enterprise design strategies, and deliver solutions that support Target's continued growth.

As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will serve as an enterprise technical expert responsible for the strategy, design, development, evaluation, and implementation of structural systems across Target's Retail Stores, Supply Chain facilities, and Headquarters locations.

You will establish enterprise structural design standards while providing technical leadership for new construction, remodels, structural assessments, asset lifecycle programs, and building resiliency initiatives. Working with internal partners and external engineering consultants, you will ensure structural systems support Target's safety, operational, and long-term facility performance objectives.

You will evaluate emerging technologies, influence enterprise structural engineering strategies, mentor engineers, and advance engineering best practices across Target's building portfolio.

Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

• Four‑year degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited program.
• 7+ years of structural engineering experience with a consulting engineering firm, design‑build contractor, structural specialty contractor, or owner organization supporting commercial, retail, industrial, or logistics facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required;
  Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred where applicable or ability to obtain additional licensure as required.
• Proficient in the structural design and evaluation of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood building systems, including foundations and lateral force resisting systems.
• Experience evaluating existing structures, supporting renovations and tenant improvements, and developing practical solutions for occupied facilities.
• Knowledge of commercial building structural systems, construction methods, and structural rehabilitation techniques.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and standards including the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual, TMS Masonry Code, and other applicable structural design standards.
• Experience coordinating with geotechnical engineers and integrating geotechnical recommendations into foundation design and site development.
• Abilit…