Project Engineer (PE/SE) – Structural Engineering

Trueline; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

ESOP

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Career growth

Ownership benefits after 3 years

Hybrid work

Job summary

Trueline's client, a nationally recognized design-build construction organization, seeks a Project Engineer (PE/SE) to join their team in Morton, Illinois. Hybrid flexibility may be considered, focusing on engineering excellence, code compliance, and technical leadership while supporting projects nationwide.

As a licensed PE, you will review plans, perform structural analysis, seal documents, mentor EITs, and collaborate with multiple teams across industries.

Qualifications

• Active PE license and ability to certify and seal structural plans.
• Experience designing and analyzing wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and foundations.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to review and approve structural building plans for permitting and construction.
• Experience guiding junior staff and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve structural building plans for permitting and construction.
• Perform structural analysis and calculations for various building types.
• Certify and seal documents as a licensed PE.
• Evaluate structural systems including wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and foundations.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and design standards.
• Serve as internal resource on code interpretation and compliance matters.
• Mentor Engineers-in-Training (EITs), designers, and drafting personnel.
• Collaborate with estimating, manufacturing, construction, and design teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Support project planning and design efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with complex engineering challenges and technical problem-solving.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Trueline's client, a nationally recognized design-build construction organization with an employee-owned culture and a diverse portfolio of projects across the United States, is seeking a Project Engineer (PE/SE) to join their team in Morton, Illinois. Hybrid flexibility may be considered. This is an opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to focus on engineering excellence, code compliance, and technical leadership while supporting projects across multiple industries without the pressures of business development or client acquisition.

What You'll Do as the Project Engineer (PE/SE)

• Review and approve structural building plans for permitting and construction
• Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations for a variety of building types
• Certify and seal engineering documents as a licensed Professional Engineer
• Evaluate structural systems including wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and foundations
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes and design standards
• Serve as an internal technical resource on code interpretation and compliance matters
• Mentor Engineers-in-Training (EITs), designers, and drafting personnel
• Collaborate with estimating, manufacturing, construction, and design teams to develop practical engineering solutions
• Support project planning and design efforts throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with complex engineering challenges and technical problem-solving

Must-Haves as the Project Engineer (PE/SE)

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Ability to independently certify and seal structural building plans
• Experience designing and analyzing wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation systems
• Thorough understanding of building codes and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience providing technical guidance to junior staff and project teams

Nice-to-Haves as the Project Engineer (PE/SE)

• Multi-state licensure or experience obtaining reciprocal licenses
• Experience supporting projects in multiple jurisdictions nationwide
• Background in post-frame construction
• Experience within an architectural/engineering consulting environment
• Previous involvement reviewing and approving plans for a wide range of building types

Our Client Offers

• Base salary of $110,000 - $150,000
• Annual profit-sharing program
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Fully vested ownership benefits after three years
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities
• Stable project pipeline with nationwide reach
• Collaborative and highly tenured team environment
• Opportunity to focus on engineering and mentorship rather than sales or business development

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.