Lead Structural Engineer

Detail‑oriented, reliable, creative team player to lead field evaluations of industrial structures, analyze data, evaluate root cause of failure, complete analytical modeling and calculations, and develop engineered rehabilitation/replacement plans & specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead field evaluation of existing structures.
• Develop calculations and analytical models in steel, concrete, and other materials.
• Lead the design of structural rehabilitation and/or replacement plans.
• Specify materials and lead the development of reports.
• Provide technical support for structural construction.
• Interface with clients, develop proposals and estimates.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering.

Experience: 8+ years.

Licensure: Professional Engineer (P.E.) required; Structural Engineer (S.E.) (IL) preferred.

Technical Skills: Extensive knowledge of STAAD/SAP, AISC, AWS required; familiarity with AutoCAD preferred.

Management: Client interface and team mentoring experience preferred.

Other Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Work under licensed S.E.’s to progress toward professional licensure.
• Exposure to fieldwork environments in various industrial facilities.
• Advanced development of multi‑discipline experience.
• Develop expertise in calculations and analytical modeling.
• Lead root‑cause failure analysis of defects.
• Develop management and leadership abilities.

Physical & Site Requirements

• Physical mobility on the ground and at heights; ability to lift/move up to 50 lb.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using required fall protection.
• Work in all weather conditions while wearing appropriate PPE (hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi‑vis vest, leather gloves, steel‑toed boots).
• Potential to work in confined spaces.
• Compliance with client‑specific site requirements, including random drug testing and facial hair safety policies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching.
• Company‑paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Compensatory time off and paid time off (PTO).

Pay

Base salary is determined by factors such as depth of experience, skill set, certifications, work location, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or other incentive compensation plans.