Junior Structural Engineer - Hybrid Work & Growth Path

Milhouseinc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Short‑Term Disability

Voluntary Coverage

Gym membership

401(k)

PDH credits & development

Tuition assistance

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Sports teams

Recognition program

Referral bonus

Transit benefits

Charitable events

Job summary

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is seeking an Structural Engineering I in downtown Chicago. Join a team supporting design and analysis of structures for buildings and infrastructure under senior engineers. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across project phases.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reporting, and learning. A BS in structural engineering with ABET accreditation and EIT preferred, with 0–2 years of drafting experience and familiarity with major design software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 0–2 years of structural engineering drafting experience.
• 1 year of drafting with AutoCAD or Revit preferred.
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification or ability to obtain is preferred.
• Knowledge of RevIT, RISA, Tedds, ETABS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of structural engineering principles and building materials.
• Familiarity with codes and standards (IBC, ACI, AISC).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures using hand calculations and software.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to meet project goals.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and technical reports.
• Review requests for engineering services to determine information needs.
• Review building/bridge structures and foundations for existing and proposed uses.
• Review QA and final review on structural analysis reports.
• Generate required engineering reports.
• Conduct site visits and assist with field inspections to verify construction compliance.
• Answer structure‑related inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Keep abreast of new technical methods and development related to structural engineering.
• Complete specialized engineering assignments requiring complex calculations.
• Ensure accurate project status reporting to facilitate tracking.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Windows MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA

ETABS

Tedds

Job description

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is seeking an Structural Engineering I in downtown Chicago. Join a team supporting design and analysis of structures for buildings and infrastructure under senior engineers. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across project phases.

The role emphasizes collaboration, reporting, and learning. A BS in structural engineering with ABET accreditation and EIT preferred, with 0–2 years of drafting experience and familiarity with major design software.