Sr Engineer TP
Target · Posted Oct 19
General merchandise, apparel, grocery, and home goods retail services
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About the role
Target's engineering team supports the design, construction, remodel and sustainability programs for its retail facilities and stores. The work covers structural analysis and design of retail buildings and building engineered systems, including steel framing, retrofits, rooftop equipment and code compliance. This Sr. Engineer role performs structural design and review, coordinates with architects, contractors and internal project teams, and mentors junior structural engineers and designers.
What you will do
- Apply engineering principles in projects or processes related to building engineered systems.
- Perform structural analysis and design for new retail buildings, store renovations, expansions, remodels, and tenant improvement projects.
- Design and review structural steel framing systems, including beams, columns, joists, trusses, braced frames, moment frames, connections, and miscellaneous steel.
- Evaluate existing buildings and determine structural requirements for store modifications, openings, equipment installations, rooftop units, signage, canopies, façade systems, and other retail-related improvements.
- Design structural modifications, strengthening, reinforcement, and retrofit solutions for existing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
- Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and equipment drawings to identify structural impacts and coordination requirements.
- Provide structural solutions for rooftop mechanical equipment, RTUs, condensers, solar systems, suspended equipment, conveyors, storage systems, and other imposed loads.
- Prepare structural calculations, design criteria, sketches, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
- Review structural steel shop drawings, connection details, fabrication drawings, RFIs, submittals, and contractor proposals.
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, fabricators, vendors, consultants, and internal project teams throughout design and construction.
- Perform structural site assessments and field investigations of existing retail facilities.
- Review field conditions and develop practical engineering solutions for unforeseen construction issues.
- Ensure structural designs comply with applicable building codes, design standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior structural engineers and designers.
- Perform quality control reviews of structural calculations and construction documents.
- Support project managers in developing scope, schedules, engineering estimates, and resource requirements.
- Participate in design review meetings, coordination meetings, and construction issue resolution.
- Manage multiple retail projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive design and construction schedules.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Candidates should have worked knowledge of applicable standards and codes such as: International Building Code (IBC) ASCE 7 AISC Steel Construction Manual AISC 360 – Specification for Structural Steel Buildings AISC 341, where seismic design is applicable ACI 318 TMS masonry standards RISA-3D / RISA Floor RAM Structural System STAAD.Pro SAP2000 / ETABS Enercalc
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering from recognized university (Civil Engineering).
- 8 to 12 years related experience in Engineering/Construction/project execution
- Consultant engineering firms and retail industry
- Exposure of using BIM 360, Autodesk Revit, MicroStation, Bluebeam, Google sketch up, Adobe and Design software.
- Entry Knowledge in design and operation of commercial building engineered systems.
- Familiar with engineering CAD software.
- Ability to work with engineering software programs and project management software.
- Ability to communicate across varying resources without compromising the integrity of the message.
- Ability to work well with team members regardless of level or technical background.
- Ability to synthesize complex information from a variety of sources and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Ability to approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness and take appropriate partners to achieve solutions.
- Ability and desire to seek out technical training opportunities to increase skills.
- Ability to champion ideas with confidence ensures that difficult problems are addressed.
- Ability to accept responsibility for one’s own actions and to demonstrate a high level of consistency between words and actions.
- Ability to seek creative solutions and overcome obstacles to provide optimized engineering solutions.
- Ability to resolve routine problems independently and consistently achieve work objectives.
- Ability to handle many projects simultaneously and effectively utilize available resources to complete required assignments.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Target
Target Corporation operates an extensive chain of general merchandise and discount retail department stores across the United States. The company provides a broad assortment of owned and national brand products, including apparel, electronics, beauty items, groceries, and home goods. Through its physical stores and digital platforms, Target focuses on delivering style, design, and value to help consumers discover the joy of everyday life.
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 415000+ employees
- Founded
- 1902
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Chair of the Board
Jim Lee
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Prat Vemana
Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Product Officer
Mark Weinstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Guest Experience Officer
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