Senior/Principal Structural Design Engineer – Lead

ENERCON; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is hiring a Structural Design Engineer in the United States with a focus on civil/structural design for power generation and heavy industrial projects. The role supports analysis, design, and evaluation of critical structures, integrating with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position offers opportunities to lead design initiatives, mentor others, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience with design of structural systems including concrete and steel.
• Experience in power generation, nuclear power, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or government (DOE) projects.
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Due to Federal Contract Requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work seamlessly with professionals from various engineering fields, ensuring smooth coordination and integration of designs
• Lead Design Initiatives: Develop innovative design studies, craft comprehensive project scopes, and produce accurate engineering estimates
• Innovate Solutions: Tackle complex technical challenges with fresh ideas and creative problem-solving strategies
• Engage in Field Operations: Travel, site walkdowns, supervise field installations, and support system start-ups
• Inspire Teams: Lead by example, motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals with a positive, results-driven attitude and effective leadership

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Job description

ENERCON is hiring a Structural Design Engineer in the United States with a focus on civil/structural design for power generation and heavy industrial projects. The role supports analysis, design, and evaluation of critical structures, integrating with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position offers opportunities to lead design initiatives, mentor others, and travel up to 10%.