Project Structural Engineer: Design, Lead & Collaborate

Datum Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Datum Engineers in Chicago is seeking a Project Structural Engineer to join the team. You will work on analysis and design of vertical structures, coordinate with architects and other disciplines, and participate in project management and mentoring.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design excellence, and opportunities across firm offices. You will contribute to innovative solutions and engage in advancing structural engineering practice.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in the design of vertical structures.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering, required.
• SE or PE license, or on track to become licensed.
• Strong technical experience in the design of steel, concrete, wood, masonry.
• Experience using design and analysis software such as ETABS, RISA; Revit experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• An appreciation for architecture/design.
• A desire to grow, collaborate, share ideas.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and design of structural systems, members, details.
• Create mark-ups and direct documentation/drawings of structural systems, members, details.
• Code analysis and research; preparing calculations.
• Collaboration and coordination with both internal team members and external team members (architects, other disciplines, clients, contractors, etc.).
• Work with others in own office and across firm, both in-person and remote; opportunity to direct others’ work and mentor.
• Opportunity to perform project management.
• Participate in firmwide efforts such as Research & Development, and Engineering Standards.
• Opportunity to participate in some business development efforts and networking events.
• Opportunity to participate in external professional development events.

Skills

Vertical structures design

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

RISA

Revit

Job description

Datum Engineers in Chicago is seeking a Project Structural Engineer to join the team. You will work on analysis and design of vertical structures, coordinate with architects and other disciplines, and participate in project management and mentoring.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design excellence, and opportunities across firm offices. You will contribute to innovative solutions and engage in advancing structural engineering practice.