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VAA LLC

Multi-disciplinary Engineering and Industrial Architecture

You need a high school diploma, 2 years of professional experience, excellent communication skills, MS Office proficiency, multitasking abilities, and strong organizational skills for this administrative role.

You will be the first point of contact, greeting guests, directing calls, handling inquiries, scheduling appointments, maintaining organization, assisting with administrative tasks, and supporting various departments.

People, HR & Administration

Minneapolis

<ul><li>VAA has an opening for an Administrative Assistant.&nbsp;In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our organization, providing exceptional customer service to clients, visitors, and employees. You will play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere, ensuing smooth operations at the front desk, and assisting with various administrative tasks.</li></ul>Get to know VAA<ul><li>VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.</li><li>We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond –&nbsp;to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives.&nbsp;Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.</li><li>VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.</li></ul>Your role:<ul><li>Greet and welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner.</li><li>Answer phone calls, take messages, and redirect calls to the appropriate individuals.</li><li>Handle inquiries and requests from clients, visitors, and employees promptly and courteously.</li><li>Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and conference room reservations.</li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organization at the front desk area.</li><li>Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.</li><li>Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and photocopying.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless communication and operations.</li><li>Keep track of office supplies and place orders as needed.</li><li>Assist with special projects and events as assigned by management.</li></ul>Your resume must include:<ul><li>High School Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a professional environment.</li><li>Proven experience as a front desk representative, receptionist, or similar role.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>MS Outlook and MS Office software proficiency.</li><li>Ability to be flexible, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize tasks effectively.</li><li>Organizational skills.</li></ul>Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a Administrative Assistant, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving our employees the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:<ul><li>Competitive compensation&nbsp;designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.</li><li>Exceptional benefits,&nbsp;including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits,&nbsp;industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.</li><li>Support for life/work balance:&nbsp;flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.</li><li>Ongoing professional development,&nbsp;including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>An award-winning workplace,&nbsp;recognized&nbsp;by&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;as a national&nbsp;2024 Top Workplace USA,&nbsp;by the&nbsp;Star Tribune&nbsp;as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).</li></ul>A culture of community<ul><li>It’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of&nbsp;charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.</li><li>Let’s get growing™</li></ul>Your career. Your talents. Your network.<ul><li>Apply today!</li></ul>An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer<ul><li>VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.</li></ul>

VAA has an opening for an Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our organization, providing exceptional customer service to clients, visitors, and employees. You will play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere, ensuing smooth operations at the front desk, and assisting with various administrative tasks.Get to know VAAVAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond – to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.Your role:Greet and welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner.Answer phone calls, take messages, and redirect calls to the appropriate individuals.Handle inquiries and requests from clients, visitors, and employees promptly and courteously.Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and conference room reservations.Maintain cleanliness and organization at the front desk area.Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and photocopying.Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless communication and operations.Keep track of office supplies and place orders as needed.Assist with special projects and events as assigned by management.Your resume must include:High School Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a professional environment.Proven experience as a front desk representative, receptionist, or similar role.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.MS Outlook and MS Office software proficiency.Ability to be flexible, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize tasks effectively.Organizational skills.Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a Administrative Assistant, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving our employees the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA, by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).A culture of communityIt’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.Let’s get growing™Your career. Your talents. Your network.Apply today!An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerVAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Administrative Assistant-Front Desk Coordinator (Onsite) - VAA LLC

Administrative Assistant-Front Desk Coordinator (Onsite)

You need a civil engineering degree and PE license with 8+ years of structural engineering experience, including seismic and marine experience. Must excel in client, project, and staff management.

You will lead a team, provide high-quality engineering services for waterfront projects, manage client relationships, and oversee project deliverables for VAA’s Port and River Group. Site evaluations and travel may be required.

Bachelors

Engineering

<ul><li>Be the foundation for your clients' success. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. As a VAA structural engineer, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Sr Engineer for our Port and River Group.</li></ul>Get to know VAA<ul><li>VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.</li><li>We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond –&nbsp;to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives.&nbsp;Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.</li><li>VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.</li></ul>Structural Engineering at VAA (Port and River Group)<ul><li>VAA’s Port and River Group is experiencing significant growth and is seeking a qualified, technically strong structural engineer with a passion for (or interested in) large maritime infrastructure projects.&nbsp;If you want to be part of a company where your career advancement is directly reflected by your contribution to our success, come join us!&nbsp;</li></ul>Your role:<ul><li>Perform high quality engineering services on waterfront infrastructure for VAA’s Port and River clients.</li><li>Manage team of direct reports including engineers and designers in VAA’s Port and River Group.</li><li>Be a technical resource for the company as well as early career engineers.</li><li>Be the point of contact to clients and work alongside a team of engineers and designers across multiple disciplines.</li><li>Lead the preparation of proposals, design documents and project deliverables.</li><li>Perform site observations/evaluations (potential for up to 25% travel to construction sites).</li></ul>Your resume must include:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with structural emphasis.</li><li>Professional Engineer license.</li><li>8+ years’ experience in structural engineering including seismic experience. Marine experience&nbsp;preferred.</li><li>Proven ability to manage clients, projects, and staff.</li></ul>Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a VAA Structural Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving engineers the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of complex projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:<ul><li>Competitive compensation&nbsp;designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.</li><li>Exceptional benefits,&nbsp;including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits,&nbsp;industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.</li><li>Support for life/work balance:&nbsp;flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.</li><li>Ongoing professional development,&nbsp;including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>An award-winning workplace,&nbsp;recognized&nbsp;by&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;as a national&nbsp;2024 Top Workplace USA,&nbsp;by the&nbsp;Star Tribune&nbsp;as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).</li></ul>A culture of community<ul><li>It’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of&nbsp;charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.</li><li>Let’s get growing™</li></ul>Your career. Your talents. Your network.<ul><li>Apply today!</li></ul>An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer<ul><li>VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.</li></ul>

Be the foundation for your clients' success. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. As a VAA structural engineer, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Sr Engineer for our Port and River Group.Get to know VAAVAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond – to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.Structural Engineering at VAA (Port and River Group)VAA’s Port and River Group is experiencing significant growth and is seeking a qualified, technically strong structural engineer with a passion for (or interested in) large maritime infrastructure projects. If you want to be part of a company where your career advancement is directly reflected by your contribution to our success, come join us! Your role:Perform high quality engineering services on waterfront infrastructure for VAA’s Port and River clients.Manage team of direct reports including engineers and designers in VAA’s Port and River Group.Be a technical resource for the company as well as early career engineers.Be the point of contact to clients and work alongside a team of engineers and designers across multiple disciplines.Lead the preparation of proposals, design documents and project deliverables.Perform site observations/evaluations (potential for up to 25% travel to construction sites).Your resume must include:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with structural emphasis.Professional Engineer license.8+ years’ experience in structural engineering including seismic experience. Marine experience preferred.Proven ability to manage clients, projects, and staff.Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a VAA Structural Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving engineers the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of complex projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA, by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).A culture of communityIt’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.Let’s get growing™Your career. Your talents. Your network.Apply today!An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerVAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Senior Structural Engineer/Client Manager - Port and River Group (Remote/Hybrid) - VAA LLC

Senior Structural Engineer/Client Manager - Port and River Group (Remote/Hybrid)

You need a bachelor's in civil engineering with a structural emphasis. Mid-Level: 5+yrs exp. without PE or 4+yrs exp. with PE. Senior Level: PE license and 8+yrs exp. in the field.

You will engineer buildings, manage projects, mentor staff, review documents, and evaluate construction sites for a successful completion daily.

<ul><li>Be the foundation for your clients' success. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. As a VAA structural engineer, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring mid-level and&nbsp;senior&nbsp;structural engineers.</li></ul>Get to know VAA<ul><li>VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.</li><li>We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond –&nbsp;to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives.&nbsp;Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.</li><li>VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.</li></ul>Structural Engineering at VAA<ul><li>Not only does the VAA Structural Engineering team help to safeguard the health and welfare of the general public, they also play a key role in helping valued clients achieve their goals by skillfully designing structural systems and foundations. Our project work occurs all over the world, including high-wind and seismically active locations.</li></ul>Your role:<ul><li>Engineer new facilities, expansions and retrofits utilizing proven analytical skills, technical expertise and knowledge of code requirements.</li><li>Efficiently employ both software and manual calculations to develop innovative solutions that are to-code and constructable within project constraints.</li><li>Provide guidance and distribute work to technicians and engineers.</li><li>Prepare proposals and design documents; help estimate project fees.</li><li>Generate preliminary concepts and effectively communicate your approach</li></ul>A&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Engineer will also:<ul><li>Manage client relationships and serve as primary technical client contact on projects.</li><li>Set standards for technical excellence and efficiency through sound engineering judgment, effective problem-solving, as well as thorough engineering analysis, design and detailing.</li><li>Supervise, mentor and train engineers and technical staff to produce high-quality services and deliverables.</li><li>Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and billing for individual projects while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.</li><li>Conduct technical document reviews.</li><li>Perform site observations/evaluations (potential for 25% travel to construction sites).</li></ul>Your resume must include:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasis.</li><li>Mid-Level:&nbsp;5+ years of experience without PE or 4 years of experience with PE (preferred).</li><li>Senior&nbsp;Level:&nbsp;Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 8+ years of experience.</li></ul>Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a VAA Structural Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving engineers the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of complex projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:<ul><li>Competitive compensation&nbsp;designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.</li><li>Exceptional benefits,&nbsp;including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits,&nbsp;industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.</li><li>Support for life/work balance:&nbsp;flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.</li><li>Ongoing professional development,&nbsp;including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>An award-winning workplace,&nbsp;recognized&nbsp;by&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;as a national&nbsp;2024 Top Workplace USA,&nbsp;by the&nbsp;Star Tribune&nbsp;as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).</li></ul>A culture of community<ul><li>It’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of&nbsp;charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.</li><li>Let’s get growing™</li></ul>Your career. Your talents. Your network.<ul><li>Apply today!</li></ul>An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer<ul><li>VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.</li></ul>

Be the foundation for your clients' success. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. As a VAA structural engineer, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring mid-level and senior structural engineers.Get to know VAAVAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond – to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.Structural Engineering at VAANot only does the VAA Structural Engineering team help to safeguard the health and welfare of the general public, they also play a key role in helping valued clients achieve their goals by skillfully designing structural systems and foundations. Our project work occurs all over the world, including high-wind and seismically active locations.Your role:Engineer new facilities, expansions and retrofits utilizing proven analytical skills, technical expertise and knowledge of code requirements.Efficiently employ both software and manual calculations to develop innovative solutions that are to-code and constructable within project constraints.Provide guidance and distribute work to technicians and engineers.Prepare proposals and design documents; help estimate project fees.Generate preliminary concepts and effectively communicate your approachA Senior Engineer will also:Manage client relationships and serve as primary technical client contact on projects.Set standards for technical excellence and efficiency through sound engineering judgment, effective problem-solving, as well as thorough engineering analysis, design and detailing.Supervise, mentor and train engineers and technical staff to produce high-quality services and deliverables.Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and billing for individual projects while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.Conduct technical document reviews.Perform site observations/evaluations (potential for 25% travel to construction sites).Your resume must include:Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasis.Mid-Level: 5+ years of experience without PE or 4 years of experience with PE (preferred).Senior Level: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 8+ years of experience.Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a VAA Structural Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving engineers the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of complex projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA, by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).A culture of communityIt’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.Let’s get growing™Your career. Your talents. Your network.Apply today!An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerVAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Mid/Senior Structural Engineer – Buildings/Commercial (Hybrid/Flex) - VAA LLC

Mid/Senior Structural Engineer – Buildings/Commercial (Hybrid/Flex)

You need a civil engineering degree with a structural emphasis. Entry-level candidates should have an E.I.T while mid-level candidates should have 5+ years of experience or a PE license.

You will perform high-quality engineering services for commercial buildings, using software and hand calculations to meet code requirements. You will also conduct site visits, lead proposal preparation, and coordinate design team efforts.

<ul><li>Be the foundation for your clients' success. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. As a VAA Structural Engineer, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring Structural Engineers.</li></ul>Get to know VAA<ul><li>VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.</li><li>We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond –&nbsp;to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives.&nbsp;Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.</li><li>VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.</li></ul>Structural Engineering at VAA<ul><li>Not only does the VAA Structural Engineering team help to safeguard the health and welfare of the general public, they also play a key role in helping valued clients achieve their goals by skillfully designing structural systems and foundations. Our project work occurs all over the world, including high-wind and seismically active locations.</li></ul>Your role:<ul><li>Perform high quality engineering services.</li><li>Appropriately and efficiently use software and hand calculations to develop design solutions that meet code requirements and are constructible.</li><li>Perform site visits/observations/structural evaluations. (Potential 10% travel to construction job sites).</li></ul>A Mid-level Engineer will also:<ul><li>Lead the preparation of proposals, design documents and project deliverables.</li><li>Coordinate design team effort internally and externally.</li><li>Develop and coordinate project details.</li></ul>Your resume must include:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasis</li><li>Entry-level: E.I.T (preferred).</li><li>Mid-Level:&nbsp;5+ years of experience without PE or 4 years of experience with PE (preferred).</li></ul>Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a VAA Structural Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving engineers the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of complex projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:<ul><li>Competitive compensation&nbsp;designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.</li><li>Exceptional benefits,&nbsp;including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits,&nbsp;industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.</li><li>Support for life/work balance:&nbsp;flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.</li><li>Ongoing professional development,&nbsp;including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>An award-winning workplace,&nbsp;recognized&nbsp;by&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;as a national&nbsp;2024 Top Workplace USA,&nbsp;by the&nbsp;Star Tribune&nbsp;as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).</li></ul>A culture of community<ul><li>It’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of&nbsp;charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.</li><li>Let’s get growing™</li></ul>Your career. Your talents. Your network.<ul><li>Apply today!</li></ul>An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer<ul><li>VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.</li></ul>

Be the foundation for your clients' success. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. As a VAA Structural Engineer, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring Structural Engineers.Get to know VAAVAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond – to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.Structural Engineering at VAANot only does the VAA Structural Engineering team help to safeguard the health and welfare of the general public, they also play a key role in helping valued clients achieve their goals by skillfully designing structural systems and foundations. Our project work occurs all over the world, including high-wind and seismically active locations.Your role:Perform high quality engineering services.Appropriately and efficiently use software and hand calculations to develop design solutions that meet code requirements and are constructible.Perform site visits/observations/structural evaluations. (Potential 10% travel to construction job sites).A Mid-level Engineer will also:Lead the preparation of proposals, design documents and project deliverables.Coordinate design team effort internally and externally.Develop and coordinate project details.Your resume must include:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with structural engineering emphasisEntry-level: E.I.T (preferred).Mid-Level: 5+ years of experience without PE or 4 years of experience with PE (preferred).Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a VAA Structural Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving engineers the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of complex projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA, by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).A culture of communityIt’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.Let’s get growing™Your career. Your talents. Your network.Apply today!An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerVAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Entry/Mid-Level Structural Engineer - Buildings/Commercial (Hybrid/Flex) - VAA LLC

Entry/Mid-Level Structural Engineer - Buildings/Commercial (Hybrid/Flex)

You need a BS in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years experience in ethanol facility design and construction. Expertise in ethanol process equipment and consulting engineering is a plus.

You will serve as the client's main contact, preparing technical reports and design sketches. You'll coordinate with vendors, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure process optimization in an ethanol engineering role.

<ul><li>In a world of "supply chain disruptions," be part of the solution. VAA engineers are behind the facilities that keep grain flowing to food manufacturers, minerals paving our nation's roads, biofuels powering sustainable energy and more. We're tackling complex challenges and playing a vital role in our clients' success. And now, our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're&nbsp;hiring&nbsp;a&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Process Engineer - Ethanol.</li><li>This position is a specialist in Ethanol process equipment and operations and acts as a subject-matter expert for our Ethanol or Chemical processing facility clients and internal design teams, as required.&nbsp;</li></ul>Get to know VAA<ul><li>VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.</li><li>We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond –&nbsp;to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives.&nbsp;Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.</li><li>VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.</li></ul>Your role:<ul><li>Serve as the subject-matter expert and client’s primary point of contact for the specific areas of expertise.</li><li>Prepare technical reports, procurement specifications, and design sketches.&nbsp;</li><li>Review equipment vendors technical proposals, provide bid tab comparisons and recommendations.</li><li>Research, understand and convey client needs to meet client’s expectations for process optimization and upgrades.</li><li>Facilitate internal and external coordination meetings (clients, equipment suppliers) as required.</li><li>Communicate with clients, equipment vendors, controls installers, and other stakeholders regarding the process equipment design, installation, and operation.</li><li>Closely manage budget assigned to them; identify and prepare requests for additional services.</li><li>Closely manage work schedule assigned to them; proactively communicate any potential delays to VAA project manager.</li><li>Keep VAA Project Manager and Principal-In-Charge informed of their work progress, challenges, and successes.</li><li>Mentor and train VAA engineers and technical staff if requested.</li><li>Demonstrate leadership with excellent engineering analysis and judgment providing appropriate results and responsiveness to clients.</li><li>Perform site visits, if requested.</li></ul>Your resume must include:<ul><li>BS in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology.</li><li>8 + years of experience in design and construction of ethanol facilities and processes.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with ethanol process equipment and operations required.</li><li>Consulting engineering experience preferred.</li></ul>Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a VAA&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Process Engineer,&nbsp;you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving engineers the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of complex projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:<ul><li>Competitive compensation&nbsp;designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.</li><li>Exceptional benefits,&nbsp;including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits,&nbsp;industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.</li><li>Support for life/work balance:&nbsp;flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.</li><li>Ongoing professional development,&nbsp;including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>An award-winning workplace,&nbsp;recognized&nbsp;by&nbsp;USA Today&nbsp;as a national&nbsp;2024 Top Workplace USA,&nbsp;by the&nbsp;Star Tribune&nbsp;as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).</li></ul>A culture of community<ul><li>It’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of&nbsp;charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.</li><li>Let’s get growing™</li></ul>Your career. Your talents. Your network.<ul><li>Apply today!</li></ul>An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer<ul><li>VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.</li></ul>

In a world of "supply chain disruptions," be part of the solution. VAA engineers are behind the facilities that keep grain flowing to food manufacturers, minerals paving our nation's roads, biofuels powering sustainable energy and more. We're tackling complex challenges and playing a vital role in our clients' success. And now, our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Senior Process Engineer - Ethanol.This position is a specialist in Ethanol process equipment and operations and acts as a subject-matter expert for our Ethanol or Chemical processing facility clients and internal design teams, as required. Get to know VAAVAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing, distribution, consumer, and institutional use.We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide – and beyond – to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.Your role:Serve as the subject-matter expert and client’s primary point of contact for the specific areas of expertise.Prepare technical reports, procurement specifications, and design sketches. Review equipment vendors technical proposals, provide bid tab comparisons and recommendations.Research, understand and convey client needs to meet client’s expectations for process optimization and upgrades.Facilitate internal and external coordination meetings (clients, equipment suppliers) as required.Communicate with clients, equipment vendors, controls installers, and other stakeholders regarding the process equipment design, installation, and operation.Closely manage budget assigned to them; identify and prepare requests for additional services.Closely manage work schedule assigned to them; proactively communicate any potential delays to VAA project manager.Keep VAA Project Manager and Principal-In-Charge informed of their work progress, challenges, and successes.Mentor and train VAA engineers and technical staff if requested.Demonstrate leadership with excellent engineering analysis and judgment providing appropriate results and responsiveness to clients.Perform site visits, if requested.Your resume must include:BS in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology.8 + years of experience in design and construction of ethanol facilities and processes. Experience with ethanol process equipment and operations required.Consulting engineering experience preferred.Why VAA?VAA is one of the industry’s leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.As a VAA Senior Process Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving engineers the opportunity to succeed – to take ownership of complex projects and see them through – while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing.Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program… even pet insurance.Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 Top Workplace USA, by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).A culture of communityIt’s not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting… get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.Let’s get growing™Your career. Your talents. Your network.Apply today!An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerVAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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