Structural Technician - Hybrid

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 Technicians in our Origination, Processing and Manufacturing sectors, where we provide structural designs for a wide range of industries.

The Structural team is a trusted and preferred partner to major local, national and international clients. These diverse and long‑term 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.

Under the direction of a Designer or 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.
• Identify redlines on drawings created by others and accurately make required changes.
• Utilize software with increasing efficiency and depth of understanding.
• Undertake increasingly complex design tasks and responsibilities with a commitment to continuous learning and technical development.

• Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher.
• OR at least 1 year of directly related experience.

$22.00–$29.00

A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer, including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit‑sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!

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 serves 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:

• Community‑focused culture with events, charitable PTO, and opportunities to engage with leadership.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and friendly competition.
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• Recognized workplace: awarded by USA Today as a national Top Workplace in 2024, 2025 and 2026, and by the Star Tribune as a Minnesota Top 200 Workplace for 2022–2025.

Your career. Your talents. Your network.

Apply today!

VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer