Staff Structural Engineer - Mission Critical - Chicago

Job ID: 261983 | Full-time | Chicago, IL | Travel: Yes, up to 25%

About the role

The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of sectors, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. You will collaborate with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans to meet budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for projects such as power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
• Design structural components based on project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of structural engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by project managers.
• Update drawings using CAD software to verify corrections.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of structural engineering experience or
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Proficiency in structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D, ETABS, SAFE), AutoCAD, BIM (e.g., Revit, Tekla), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, teamwork, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Pay

Expected compensation range: $110,000–$160,000 yearly, based on education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility for a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.