Structural Engineer

About the role

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is seeking motivated early-career engineers to join our nationwide assessment and repair engineering division. Opportunities are available in our Chicago, Columbia, and Houston offices, with remote options in the Charlotte or Chattanooga areas for qualified candidates. This hybrid role combines intentional in-person collaboration with work-from-home flexibility, offering a challenging and rewarding start to your structural engineering career.

Responsibilities

• Apply and expand your engineering skills while shaping a career path aligned with your interests.
• Understand why structures fail - not just design them.
• Evaluate distressed structures and determine root cause.
• Decide when repair vs. replacement is appropriate.
• Design repairs that must be constructible, durable, and safe in live Nuclear or industrial facilities.
• Work side by side with construction teams—not just hand off drawings.
• Gain exposure to structural failure mechanisms.
• Gain hands-on exposure across engineering and construction disciplines, including:
• Finite Element Analysis software such as SAP2000, RISA3D, or STAAD.
• AutoCAD, Revit, or other drafting/BIM software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is mandatory.
• Professional registration is preferred.
• 3 - 6 years of experience.
• Solid understanding of how structures behave.
• Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis software such as SAP2000, RISA3D, or STAAD.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other drafting/BIM software.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for solving problems and understanding how things work.
• Excellent documentation and organizational abilities.
• Field Work Ability to travel and work in the field, both locally and outside the local area.
• Capability to enter secure facilities (e.g., Nuclear and Industrial plants).
• Strong focus on working safely in a variety of challenging environments.

Benefits

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality.

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