Structural Engineer; Bridges

Structural Engineer (Bridges) – 5+ Years of Experience

Job Category
:
Structures

Requisition Number
: STRUC
001745

• Posted:
  October 23, 2025
• Full-Time

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St. Paul, MN 55113, USA

Finding the right fit:

Ayres Associates’ structural engineers have proudly served clients for more than 50 years. We’re seeking an experienced and driven structural engineer who’s ready for a new career opportunity designing a wide range of transportation structures. The ideal candidate will have a passion for structural design, a sound technical background, and enjoy working with a highly respected structural engineering group.

Become a part of a nationally recognized USA Today Top Workplace! Our commitment to working together and improving our lives rings true, and we are proud to grow our team with driven and valued individuals. Join us today and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Design and prepare plans for bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, and other structures.
• Perform structural design and analysis of steel, concrete, and timber structural elements utilizing structural software.
• Prepare CADD drawings and check plan details.
• Research and apply code requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates, technical reports and specifications for bridges and other structures.
• Review structural designs, plans, and reports prepared by other design staff.
• Work with various governmental agencies, private sector clients and subconsultants.
• Assist in structural design projects across the country.

Required qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
• A Professional Engineering (PE) license, or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the structural design of bridges and other structures.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Desired skills and experiences:

• Master’s degree in structural engineering a plus.
• Ability to work independently and with other team members in multiple offices.
• Proven success in meeting project deadlines, budget expectations, and producing quality design deliverables.
• Structural design experience involving buildings and dams beneficial, but not required.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

Our good‑faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $87000 - $120000. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good‑faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity.

The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.

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