Experienced Staff Engineer

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Duluth, MN, USA
In-Office
73K-109K Annually
Junior
Consulting • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads geotechnical, special inspection, and construction materials testing projects. Performs field observations, inspections, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, reporting, proposals, client communication, and project management. Mentors less experienced staff, develops engineering solutions, supports safety requirements, and builds client relationships. The role requires frequent jobsite work in varied conditions, limited travel, and progression toward PE licensure.
Summary Generated by Built In

Exciting things are happening at Braun Intertec—and we’re growing our team in Duluth, Minnesota!

We’re looking for an experienced Staff Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering complex geotechnical, special inspection, and construction materials testing projects. This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise, project leadership, and client relationship skills to a growing team working on challenging projects that help shape the communities and infrastructure of Northern Minnesota.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, mentor and develop others, build strong client partnerships, and lead projects from concept through completion, we’d love to have you join us.
SIGNING BONUS UP TO $5,000!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Conduct routine geotechnical site observations, construction inspections, and field testing with limited oversight. 

  • Perform routine lab testing, analysis, and curation with limited oversight and instructs less experienced personnel. 

  • Prepares reports and documents project data with regular direction. 

  • Maintain client communication and build relationships; anticipate and meet client needs. 

  • Prepares proposals for routine geotechnical and material testing projects with direction. 

  • Manage small to medium sized, low to moderate complexity CMT projects. 

  • Performs engineering analysis using company and industry methods/standards under the direction of more senior engineers. 

  • Develops solutions, makes recommendations, and prepares engineering reports for simple projects for review by senior engineers. 

  • Complete safety training as required and consistently communicate project safety requirements to all team members.   

 

 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned to the position. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES 

  • Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing. 

  • Ability to do data analysis. 

  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications and technical standards. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft applications. 

  • Possess problem solving and critical thinking skills. 

  • Able to understand and apply various mechanical concepts and principles. 

  • Utilize software to solve engineering problems with direction. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Education Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering, or closely related field. 

Experience and/or Training Minimum 2 years prior professional consulting experience or 2 years with advanced degree (MS, PhD) required. Geotechnical experience preferred. 

Licenses/Certificates Current driver’s license required; possess EIT certification. Able to obtain PE licensure within 12-24 months 

Technology/Equipment Experience with Microsoft applications. Experience with geotechnical analytical software preferred. 

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: 

 

Essential: Hearing (correctable) and vision including close vision, distance vision, and color vision (all correctable), continuous sitting or standing at desk or workstation, wrist turning, grasping, pinching, and finger manipulation, other physical requirements typical of working on a computer and talking on a phone (65%-100% of the time worked); frequent walking, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs., turning and twisting (30%-64% of the time worked); occasional reaching, lifting or carrying up to 70 lbs., and push/pull up to 50 lbs. (11%-29% of the time worked); rarely taste/smell, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, lifts or scaffolding (0-9% of the time worked). 

 

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position 

 

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

 

Work/Environment  

Often will be a jobsite environment which will often be loud, can be outside in all weather conditions and/or tightly enclosed areas and can have uneven walking surfaces. Often there will be an office environment, using computer, telephone, other office equipment as needed to perform duties, frequent interruptions throughout the day likely. 

 

Travel Requirements 

 Position requires limited travel, estimated at approximately 5–10% of work time primarily within state, with occasional travel outside the state. 

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Compensation Range:

$73,000.00 - $109,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [email protected].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related field
  • At least 2 years of professional consulting experience, or 2 years with an advanced degree such as an MS or PhD
  • Current driver's license
  • EIT certification
  • Ability to obtain PE licensure within 12–24 months
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills
  • Data analysis ability
  • Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and technical standards
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles
  • Ability to use software to solve engineering problems
  • Geotechnical experience
  • Experience with geotechnical analytical software

Braun Intertec Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Braun Intertec and has not been reviewed or approved by Braun Intertec.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Employee ownership via an ESOP allows employees to share in company performance as a long‑term value component.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and profit sharing provides structured support for long‑term financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside wellness initiatives, forming a comprehensive healthcare package.

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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
927 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

Braun Intertec is proud to be an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and testing firm which has grown to over 1,000 employee-owners. Our vision is to be both the consultant of choice and employer of choice. At Braun Intertec, our employees own the company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our employee-owner culture is a driver of our success. Because our employee-owners have a financial interest in the company, they have a vested interest in delivering quality services to our clients. The ESOP model is supported by developing programs that compensate, communicate to and inspire others to “think and act like owners.” We work to build a community of employee-owners through team-building events and activities. Our workplace is full of engaged employee-owners who value and encourage a healthy workplace. At our firm, we promote employee health to encourage a productive lifestyle both at work and at home. Our wellness initiatives continue to have a positive impact on the lives and well-being of our people. We offer a variety of health management resources and tools focused on diet, nutrition, exercise, education, and disease-management. In addition, we continue to identify tools that address the health needs and priorities that are important to our employee-owners

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