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ERA Appoints Michael Steenson, PE, as President
ERA Structural Engineering is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Steenson as its new President, following the retirement of Michael DeSutter. Mike began his career at ERA over 28 years ago after graduating from the University of Minnesota. He plays a pivotal role in directing ERA’s retail market sector and provides a wealth of knowledge driving operational efficiency and organizational management. As the third president in the company’s nearly 40-year history, Mike is positioned to carry on the legacy of building lasting, long-term relationships and lead with a forward-thinking mindset. His thoughtful and responsive leadership style will guide the organization in its mission of providing customer-first services that help clients achieve continued success.
With offices in St. Paul, Eau Claire and Des Moines, ERA provides full service structural engineering for a broad range of building types. We are registered in all 50 states and recognized as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) through CERT.
Awards
2022
Residential Design Architecture Award by Residential Design Magazine for St. Paul Residences in St. Paul, MN.
2021
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Visitation Monastary of Minneapolis in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for University of Minnesota Center for Magnetic Resonance Research Renovation and Addition in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Two22 - Reposition in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for The Family Partnership in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for The Archive Apartments in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Roseville High School Renovation and Science Addition in Roseville, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Holiday Station Store #332 (Hiawatha Reconstruction) in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Frances Apartments in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Edina Country Club in Edina, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Cordelle Apartments in St. Paul, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for 10 West End in St. Louis Park, MN.
2020
Build America Award by Associated General Contractor of South Dakota for Avera on Louise Health Campus in Sioux Falls, SD.
STARR Award by Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA) for Baldamar Restaurant in Roseville, MN.
STARR Award by Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA) for Wahlburgers in Maple Grove, MN.
STARR Award by Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA) for Graze Provisions + Libations in Minneapolis, MN.
STARR Award by Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA) for Park Dental and the Dental Specialists in Rosemount, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Vesi North Loop Apartments in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for University of St. Thomas - Tommie East Residence Hall in St, Paul, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for The Redwell Apartments in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Regions Hospital Family Birth Center in St. Paul, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Panoway on Wayzata Bay in Wayzata, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for the Minnesota Hillel - Johnson Family Center for Student Jewish Life in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Gibson Apartments in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for the Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Services Hospital in Willmar, MN
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Austin Community Recreation Center in Austin, MN.
2019
National Honor Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for "Innovative Structural Engineering Services" of Promenade of Wayzata in Wayzata, MN.
Engineering Excellence Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Minnesota, for "Innovative Structural Engineering Services" of Promenade of Wayzata in Wayzata, MN.
People's Choice Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Minnesota, for "Innovative Structural Engineering Services" of Promenade of Wayzata in Wayzata, MN.
Interior Design Award by Minnesota Real Estate Journal (MREJ) for Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest in St. Paul, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for University Enterprise Laboratories in St. Paul, MN
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester Expansion in Rochester, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for LEEF Office Building in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for The Julia in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Green on 4th in Minneapolis, MN.
2018
Engineering Excellence Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Minnesota for Downtown East in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Celeste of St. Paul Hotel + Bar in St. Paul, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for the Promenade of Wayzata in Wayzata, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for the Junior Achievement Learning Center in St. Paul, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Jack Link's Operational Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Hennepin Healthcare Specialty Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Carris Health Ambulatory Surgery Center in Willmar, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for the AT&T Tower Lobby in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for Adams Spanish Immersion in St. Paul, MN.
Award of Merit in the Healthcare Category by ENR Midwest for Hennepin Healthcare Clinic and Specialty Center in Minneapolis MN.
International Achievement Awards (IAA) in the Frame-supported Structures Category for the The ROC Outdoor Ice Arena in St. Louis Park, MN.
Honorable Mention: Government and Public Building by Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) for the Minnesota Senate Building in St. Paul, MN
2017
Honor Award by Preservation Alliance of Minnesota for the Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis, MN.
Honor Award by AIA Minnesota for Huss Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, MN.
Honor Award by AIA Minnesota for Wayzata Residence in Wayzata, MN.
Award of Excellence by National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Minnesota for OATI Microgrid Technology Center in Bloomington, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for The Finn in St. Paul, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for the Target Center Renovation in Minneapolis, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for the Landing Hotel in Wayzata, MN
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for HealthPartners Neuroscience Center in St. Paul, MN.
Top Project Award by Finance & Commerce for the Millwright Building in Minneapolis, MN.
National Merit Award by Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) for the Minnesota Senate Building (MNSB) in St. Paul, MN
Best Office Building Award by Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) for our specialty engineering work on Honor Credit Union Operations Office in Berrien Springs, MI
All-Precast Concrete Solution Honorable Mention by Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) for Higher Ground in St. Paul, MN (featuring the ER-POST™ System)
2016
Honor Award by AIA Minnesota for CHS Field/Lowertown Ballpark in St. Paul, MN.
2015
Best in Class Winner - Brick in Architecture Award by the Brick Industry Association for the Mayo Clinic Health Facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
OLDER AWARDS
National Recognition Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for Cobalt Condominiums in Minneapolis, MN (featuring the ER-POST™ System).
Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Minnesota for Cobalt Condominiums in Minneapolis, MN (featuring the ER-POST™ System). 2008
Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Minnesota for the design of Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN - Read more in Civil Engineering Magazine...
Awarded U.S. Patent No. 7010890 for our new ER-POST™ System - Read more...
Safety Achievement Award by Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) for Marriott Hotel And Conference Center in Coralville, IA. 2007
STARR Award by Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA) for Famous Dave's BBQ/Kokomo's Island Cafe Renovation/Remodel at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. 2004
Seven Wonders of Engineering Award by the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) for the design of the Target Center's moveable floor.
Grand Award by the Consulting Engineers Council of Minnesota for the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Award of Recognition by the St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission and the St. Paul Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for the restoration and the reconstruction of Hamline University’s Old Main Tower and Steeple.