Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career growth and professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Schiller Park, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with over 10 years of experience. The role involves managing multiple projects, performing evaluations of existing structures, and designing structural repairs. Ideal candidates will have a PE license, strong project management skills, and proficiency in structural analysis software. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10-plus years of experience in structural engineering, especially assessment and repair of existing structures.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from assessment to repair completion.
• Evaluate existing structures for deterioration and compliance.
• Design and analyze structural repairs and retrofits.

Skills

Project management

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Master’s or PhD degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

RISA

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 10-plus years of experience looking for a new challenge. This individual will be responsible for managing 3-5 projects simultaneously while actively participating in the production and/or review of engineering deliverables, with a focus on the assessment and repair of existing structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from assessment to repair completion, including teams of engineers, drafters, and technicians, while ensuring technical excellence and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Evaluate existing structures for deterioration, damage, and compliance with current codes.
• Design and analyze structural repairs and retrofits using ACI design codes and other relevant industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with construction teams to integrate structural repair solutions effectively.
• Review and produce engineering drawings, calculations, and reports focused on structural repair.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Perform site visits and inspections to assess structural conditions and oversee repair implementations.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
• 10-plus years of experience in structural engineering, with a focus on the assessment and repair of existing structures preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Extensive experience in structural analysis and design software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, RISA, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience applying ACI design codes for structural repair and rehabilitation.
• Extensive experience working with construction teams and understanding of constructability considerations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to collaborative projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in civil or structural engineering
• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience working on structural steel analysis, including some bolted and welded connection designs.
• Active in professional organizations, such as ASCE, ACI, AMPP, SEI, ICRI

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on complex and meaningful repair projects.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Due to the nature of the client facilities this role will be required to gain entry to, we are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position