On-Site Structural Engineer for Asset Management

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life & AD&D insurance

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to support an Asset Integrity and Asset Management program at a client facility in Granite City, IL.

This on-site role requires independent assessment, repair design, and long-term asset planning, with collaboration from Orbital's project team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of structural engineering experience in industrial environments, proficiency with structural software, and strong communication skills for technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited college.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional structural engineering experience in industrial environments.
• Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and/or foundation systems.
• Experience in asset-intensive industries such as power generation, oil and gas, refining, chemical processing, manufacturing, steel, mining, or materials processing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop engineering evaluations, repair designs, and capital recommendations from inspection and condition assessment data.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role while maintaining effective communication with an office-based support team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear calculations, technical reports, and recommendations for varied audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software; experience with STAAD or equivalent structural analysis software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering resource for structural asset evaluations, applying engineering judgment to assess condition, identify deficiencies, and prioritize corrective actions.
• Review and interpret structural inspection findings generated by the program's inspection team, translating field data into engineering evaluations and recommendations.
• Perform site visits to structures as needed to verify conditions, gather supplemental information, and inform engineering decisions — not as an inspector, but as the engineer responsible for the solution.
• Prepare engineering reports, condition assessments, and technical recommendations for review by the client and Orbital's project team.
• Develop repair scopes and capital recommendations based on engineering evaluations, condition assessments, and client priorities.
• Prepare calculations, designs, and repair drawings in support of identified repair and improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Orbital's office engineering team to ensure repair solutions are technically sound, code-compliant, and aligned with client requirements.
• Provide engineering support during repair execution as needed — answering RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving field conditions.
• Support long-term asset management planning by contributing engineering expertise to condition assessments, maintenance strategies, and capital planning initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of engineering evaluations, calculations, and repair histories to support Asset Management databases and long-term tracking.
• Identify recurring deficiency patterns and develop proactive engineering recommendations to support the client's long-term asset reliability goals.
• Contribute to the continued growth and improvement of Orbital's Asset Management and Repair Services capabilities.
• Comply with all Orbital, client, OSHA, MSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Complete all work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and Orbital's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Participate in pre-job planning, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety meetings as required.
• Promote consistency, repeatability, and continuous improvement in engineering execution and documentation quality.
• Serve as the primary on-site structural engineering point of contact for the client's operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client personnel and Orbital's field- and office-based project leadership.
• Communicate engineering findings, recommendations, and project status clearly to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Support proposal development, estimating, and scope definition as needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Field inspection interpretation

Report writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

STAAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to support an Asset Integrity and Asset Management program at a client facility in Granite City, IL.

This on-site role requires independent assessment, repair design, and long-term asset planning, with collaboration from Orbital's project team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of structural engineering experience in industrial environments, proficiency with structural software, and strong communication skills for technical