A role in Store Design - Engineering means the opportunity to apply your innovative, sustainable design and technical expertise. Your work will help define the physical experience. The interactions and connectivity between the physical, digital and human elements Target develops for our guest, will evolve the brand image in store and ultimately support Target’s business strategies. You’ll interpret program and scope details to integrate them with the interior and exterior design and aesthetic for new stores, remodels, innovation projects and distribution centers.
The Sr. Structural Engineer is a technical and process leader within Target that establishes the strategy for building structural system designs and supports execution of designs by managing external engineering design consultants. You will be responsible to create, modify and ensure implementation of structural designs that can be applied to Stores, Distribution and / or Corporate Facilities within Target. You will function as the Subject Matter Expert and be responsible to communicate and collaborate across multiple teams within and external to Target. You will manage engineering projects from inception to completion through application of your engineering knowledge and skillsets as well as utilization of external consultants. You will coordinate with cross enterprise team members (e.g. Construction, Architecture, Real Estate, Store Planning, Property Management, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure project scopes align with strategic direction, schedule and budget. You will also be responsible to understand emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate new strategies into Target designs and identify areas for innovation.
Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you
4 year degree in structural engineering from ABET accredited program
Professional engineering licensure or the ability and desire to attain professional engineering licensure
3-5 years relevant experience (preferred) with a consultant engineering firm, contractor, or a manufacturer of engineered building systems
Proficient in the design and knowledgeable in the evaluation, assessment, and repair of commercial building structural systems and construction practices
Practical knowledge in construction materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, and timber
Knowledge and desire to enhance knowledge of building codes and referenced material standards
Knowledge of and ability to work with structural engineering software, such as RISA 3D and Revit
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and project management skills
Proven design, project management, and visual communication drawing skills, to develop preliminary solutions for design or technical problems
Ability to think strategically and conceptually
Ability to think holistically while developing design and technical concepts
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Ability to synthesize complex information from a variety of sources and use that information to make informed decisions
Ability and desire to seek out technical training opportunities to increase skills
Ability to champion ideas with confidence and ensures that difficult problems are addressed
Ability to lead multi-discipline teams to accomplish goals and to ensure that diverse perspectives are considered
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced environment
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
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