Industrial Structural Engineer - Hybrid (Field-Ready)

BSI Engineering LLC; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Employee ownership

PTO and company holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid Schedule

Job summary

BSI Engineering LLC is seeking a Structural Engineer in Oak Brook, IL to lead analyses and designs for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures on industrial projects. You will interact with clients, contractors, and discipline teams to develop practical, field-validated solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership of structural engineering across project phases, with opportunities to visit client sites and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience designing structures using steel, concrete, masonry, and/or wood.
• Strong structural analysis and engineering calculation experience.
• Experience with RISA-3D or comparable structural analysis software.
• Working knowledge of applicable structural codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, and NDS, as applicable to project scope.
• Ability to evaluate structural systems and select appropriate materials and design approaches.
• Experience coordinating structural engineering with other disciplines.
• Ability and willingness to visit client and project sites to evaluate existing conditions.
• Strong communication, technical judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Develop engineering calculations and structural designs for new construction, modifications, expansions, and existing facilities.
• Visit client sites to inspect existing structures, gather field information, and evaluate existing conditions.
• Analyze existing structures and develop practical solutions for challenging field and project conditions.
• Perform structural analysis using RISA-3D and other applicable engineering tools.
• Work closely with structural designers to translate engineering direction into coordinated models and construction documents.
• Coordinate structural designs with mechanical, electrical, process, architectural, civil, and other project disciplines.
• Develop engineering studies, design criteria, scopes of work, project notes, and closeout documentation.
• Select appropriate structural systems, construction materials, and design approaches based on project requirements.
• Coordinate with geotechnical engineers, contractors, vendors, and other outside consultants.
• Support projects during construction, startup, and commissioning, including responding to field conditions and construction questions.
• Review designs and deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, quality, and compliance with applicable codes and client standards.
• Manage the engineering schedule and budget for your assigned scope.
• Communicate directly with clients and project teams to work through technical issues and keep projects moving.
• When appropriately licensed, review and seal structural design packages within your area of responsibility.

Skills

Structural analysis

Engineering calculations

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

RISA-3D

Finite element analysis

Job description

BSI Engineering LLC is seeking a Structural Engineer in Oak Brook, IL to lead analyses and designs for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures on industrial projects. You will interact with clients, contractors, and discipline teams to develop practical, field-validated solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership of structural engineering across project phases, with opportunities to visit client sites and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.