Junior Structural Designer: Build Your Career in Chicago

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer-Paid Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Opportunity for Paid Overtime

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Chicago is seeking an early-career Structural Designer to grow their engineering experience across structural systems and project types. You’ll work with seasoned engineers, gain hands-on design, and connect with the St.

Louis team while contributing to Chicago projects. This role emphasizes mentorship, increasing responsibility, and collaboration with architects, contractors, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering discipline with emphasis in structures.
• Coursework in structural engineering and design, including steel and concrete design.
• Understanding of fundamental structural engineering principles.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute as part of a project team.
• Curiosity and a desire to continue learning and developing as an engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with the design of steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and other structural systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Work closely with the St. Louis Structural team and collaborate with engineers across KPFF.
• Contribute to projects in Chicago, St. Louis, and across the firm, based on project needs and opportunities.
• Participate in project coordination and design meetings.
• Support construction administration and respond to project questions during construction.
• Participate in project site visits, field observations, and structural assessments.
• Develop your knowledge of applicable building codes, design standards, and industry practices.
• Gain exposure to different project types, structural systems, and phases of design.
• Take on increasing responsibility as your technical skills and experience grow.
• Contribute to the culture and growth of KPFF's developing Chicago presence.

Skills

Structural analysis

Steel design

Concrete design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Structural design software

Revit

ETABS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

ETABS

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Chicago is seeking an early-career Structural Designer to grow their engineering experience across structural systems and project types. You’ll work with seasoned engineers, gain hands-on design, and connect with the St.

Louis team while contributing to Chicago projects. This role emphasizes mentorship, increasing responsibility, and collaboration with architects, contractors, and project teams.